Nonprofit Architect Podcast

Travis Johnson says goodbye to the Nonprofit Architect Podcast after more than 150 episodes. Travis expresses gratitude to those who have assisted him along the journey and provides a list of some of the outstanding guests we have heard from in the previous two years. Travis will share some exciting new information with you. Titan Evolution Podcast https://titanevolutionpodcast.com Podcast TITAN: Are you ready to take your podcast to the next level?  https://podcasttitan.com/   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/

Joshua, “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” joins us to give the next generation advice on the value of work and money. Live your life with no regrets.   Highlights: {02:35} What makes Joshua a Titan {08:23} The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn {16:50} Message to the next generation on the value of work and money {31:00} Living with no regrets {34:35} Encouragement for others {44:00} The importance of connection {56:30} Book “Balance is Bullsh*t” Joshua B Lee Bio: They call me “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” and I’m proud of that nickname. I’m an entrepreneur, business owner, author, coach, marketer, and a very blessed husband and father. Way back in 2003 I built my career in online marketing with clients like MySpace and Google with advertising spends of over half a billion dollars, which generated over 35 trillion online impressions for these companies. I’ve been lucky enough to build 16 companies in my career from online marketing to coaching to web design and more. But that’s not my real passion. My real passion is creating lasting, meaningful, and most importantly HUMAN connections. I’ve created StandOut Authority so I can work with entrepreneurs like you to help you humanize your professional or company brand on LinkedIn using authentic, inspirational engagement with your clients or audience. I think it’s one of the most important things anyone can do in their business to truly build long-term and lasting relationships that flourish. I genuinely believe there is NO B2B or B2C just Human to human connections, and I want to show you how to do exactly that! I also believe there’s no such thing as work-life “balance” only an integrated life built on a foundation of vision, relationships, passion, and business. Connect with Josh: joshua@standoutauthority.com https://linkedin.com/in/joshuablee  https://instagram.com/thejoshuablee  https://twitter.com/thejoshuablee

Joshua, “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” joins us to give the next generation advice on the value of work and money. Live your life with no regrets.   Highlights: {02:35} What makes Joshua a Titan {08:23} The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn {16:50} Message to the next generation on the value of work and money {31:00} Living with no regrets {34:35} Encouragement for others {44:00} The importance of connection {56:30} Book “Balance is Bullsh*t” Joshua B Lee Bio: They call me “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” and I’m proud of that nickname. I’m an entrepreneur, business owner, author, coach, marketer, and a very blessed husband and father. Way back in 2003 I built my career in online marketing with clients like MySpace and Google with advertising spends of over half a billion dollars, which generated over 35 trillion online impressions for these companies. I’ve been lucky enough to build 16 companies in my career from online marketing to coaching to web design and more. But that’s not my real passion. My real passion is creating lasting, meaningful, and most importantly HUMAN connections. I’ve created StandOut Authority so I can work with entrepreneurs like you to help you humanize your professional or company brand on LinkedIn using authentic, inspirational engagement with your clients or audience. I think it’s one of the most important things anyone can do in their business to truly build long-term and lasting relationships that flourish. I genuinely believe there is NO B2B or B2C just Human to human connections, and I want to show you how to do exactly that! I also believe there’s no such thing as work-life “balance” only an integrated life built on a foundation of vision, relationships, passion, and business. Connect with Josh: joshua@standoutauthority.com https://linkedin.com/in/joshuablee  https://instagram.com/thejoshuablee  https://twitter.com/thejoshuablee

Down with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time.  Remarkable Quotes: Ron: Save money as well as have a positive environmental impact. Ron: And by doing it more efficiently, we're reducing energy consumption. Travis: When you can have a win-win situation, you can save money and save the environment at the same time. Ron: conserve energy by reducing your energy consumption without compromising your mission or your quad. Highlights: {00:29} How and why did Ron get into this business? {07:30} How a nonprofit can save money being green {13:10} How to make big strides with little steps {15:57} Technologies you should know about  {29:00} Electric car options Ron Kamen Bio:  Ron Kamen is the CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and the host of The AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron’s life mission is to empower everyday people to make clean energy transitions to reduce their carbon footprint– and save them money. For more than three decades, Ron has energized communities, governments, non-profits, and businesses to take their next step and increase energy efficiency, use renewable energy, and lower electricity, heating & transportation costs. He’s now building an online community of AWESome EarthKind people are ready to “Go Clean and $ave Green.” Ron lives in New York and has a beautiful, blended family of seven children and 5 grandchildren. He knows how important making clean energy transitions is for future generations, and he is passionate about educating parents, grandparents, business owners, and young people about steps everyone can take for a healthier planet while saving money! Connect with Ron:   ron@awesomeearthkind.com awesomeearthkind.com 917-453-5740 in/ronkamen Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Down with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time.

He has raised millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Dean can manage even the most boisterous crowd while generating millions of dollars. He has twelve years of experience as an auctioneer and is skilled at charity auctions. Dean Crownover joins Travis to discuss how to get the most out of your gala and auction. Remarkable Quotes: Dean: I became a 10 because what I'd learned is that these nonprofits are on the front line. They're underpaid and overworked.  Dean: “Fund A Need” is the biggest money-maker outside of sponsorships at an event. Travis: The secret is, don't hold back until the gala to showcase whether you show people every day what on Earth it is that you do and what the transformation is.  Dean: How can I get a deal? Right, because we're used to shopping that way. I battle that mindset of donors and buyers every night. Highlights: {08:20} The “fund a need” framework {12:09} The triumph and the umbrella video {17:00} Why promotion is important {18:34} How Covid changed the landscape {26:16} Finding items for live auctions {34:25} The different types of mindsets at a fundraiser {42:50} Be willing to say “I don’t know”  {51:50} The Golden ticket {57:11} The best order of service at a fundraiser Dean Crownover Bio:  Dean Crownover, My Benefit Auctioneer, is a Profit Consultant and author, with a track record of raising millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Jane Fonda said, “Dean Crownover is a dynamic auctioneer with the fast-talking pizzazz needed to rake it in!” He is the author of PADDLES UP! My Benefit Auctioneer Reveals Post-2020 Gala Fundraiser Secrets. The book shares proved fundraising strategies, including those that emerged from virtual events during the pandemic, and how they can be incorporated for live events. Connect with Dean:   https://mybenefitauctioneer.com Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

He has raised millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Dean can manage even the most boisterous crowd while generating millions of dollars. He has twelve years of experience as an auctioneer and is skilled at charity auctions. Dean Crownover joins Travis to discuss how to get the most out of your gala and auction. {You can hear the full episode on Tuesday, September 6th}

Learn how to make sure you have the correct advisors in your immediate vicinity. Learn how you can figure out how to best utilize the legislation and the laws as they currently stand to reduce the amount you will need to pay to the government, whether it be the federal or state. Remarkable Quotes: Michael: Many young people have dreams of performing on a stage, but they don't have the training.  Michael: What happens in the books and records is how it gets transferred onto the tax return. Travis: Figure out what it is that you're good at and hire out the rest. Michael: If a nonprofit organization participates in an activity that generates nonrelated income, it’s called the unrelated business tax.  Highlights: {01:30} The journey of Michael Markiewicz {11:10} The Broadway Dreams Foundation {18:46} Things nonprofits may miss when they are preparing their taxes {23:00} The unrelated business tax Michael Markiewicz Bio:  With over 35 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entertainment professionals, family offices, small businesses, and C-level executives, Michael Markiewicz is the founder and owner of Markiewicz Enterprises, LLC, a New York-based financial services company specializing in CPA services, consulting services and asset protection. ​As a CPA and certified financial planner, Michael provides premium services, with particular expertise in providing production accounting services for films in all stages of development from pre-production through post-production.  Included in those services is the application for pre-certification of film tax credits and the final application for credit funds to be received. Other focuses of his practice are outsourced family office administrative services and business management for sports and entertainment figures. Outside of his practice, Michael is a successful investor, speaker, and is very involved with many philanthropic endeavors.  ​Michael graduated from Tufts University with BA in Economics and Sociology. He received his MBA and MS in Accounting from Northeastern University. As a CPA, PFS (Personal Financial Specialist), and CFP, he is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Estate Planning Council of New York City where he recently served as a Board Member. He is also the Finance Director of Marriage Equality USA and a member of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. ​​Outside of his professional life, Michael studies and plays guitar enjoys singing, artist in oil and other media, loves movies and the theatre (where he is also an occasional investor) and is a huge animal rights activist. Michael also serves on the board of Moving Windmills Project, Inc, and acts as treasurer, a non-profit organization where mission is rural economic development and education in Malawi, Africa.  Michael lives in Chelsea (Manhattan) with his husband Mark and their beloved wire-haired dachshunds, Maggie and Lily. Connect with Michael:   https://www.michaelmarkiewicz.net Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Learn how to make sure you have the correct advisors in your immediate vicinity. Learn how you can figure out how to best utilize the legislation and the laws as they currently stand to reduce the amount you will need to pay to the government, whether it be the federal or state. {You can hear the full episode on 30th}

If your nonprofit has not made changes in the last two years, you’re going to be left behind. If you want your donors to be joyful, lifelong givers then you are going to want to listen to these tips from Dee Dee Kiesow.  Remarkable Quotes: Dee Dee: If you don't change how you raise money, you're going to be left in the dust. Travis:     What we tend not to do, especially in America, is celebrate all the little things that we've done. Dee Dee: Educate donors on the transformation that you provide. Dee Dee: Don’t use so much electronics and technology that you make the donor have to jump through burning hoops to give their gift. Highlights: {01:37} What Dee Dee has been up to since we talked to her last {06:54} The inspiration behind the book {11:06} Lifetime donor value  {15:46} Joyful giving  {20:00} Are you willing to change?  Dee Dee Kiesow’s bio: Dee Dee Kiesow is an Internationally recognized, award-winning fundraising strategist, trainer, and mentor. She is the author of Fundraising in a Post-Pandemic World. She is a philanthropic force who raises tens of millions of dollars annually with her non-profit clients. Her 30 years of experience working in non-profit organizations, is how she branded Six-Figure Fundraising Formulas came to be. Her mission is to empower while teaching and mentoring professionals who serve to raise six figures without asking for a dime. Dee Dee Kiesow brings her practical experience from hundreds of situations to transform your bottom line, raise funds with a servant’s heart, and invite gifts in the spirit of philanthropic joy. Connect with Dee Dee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-dee-kiesow-bas-06467734 Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

If your nonprofit has not made changes in the last two years, you’re going to be left behind. If you want to your donors to be joyful, lifelong givers then you are going to want to listen to these tips from Dee Dee Kiesow. {You can hear the full episode on August 23rd}

Are you willing to make changes that will alter your family tree and generate income for future generations? Are you prepared to begin living your life fully and making a difference in the world? Robert Nelson offers his advice to us so that you can have a sound financial future. Remarkable Quotes: Robert: I'm proud of how old I am. The Lord's been good to me, and I've been blessed.  Robert: Kids don't listen to their parents, but they emulate their parents. Robert: If you have several credit cards, you start with the one with the lowest balance, and that's the easiest one to pay off Travis: Debt is something that you can pay off down to zero and then never have to pay it again Robert: You have a savings account. It's not a spending account, it's a savings account. Robert: People keep saying that knowledge is power. No, applied knowledge is power. Highlights: {01:03} Who is Robert Nelson {08:55} Who can get help from Ramsey {11:35} starting with the first 1000 dollars in your emergency fund {14:00} Paying off your debt {36:04} 15% of your income into retirement savings {53:43} Pay off your house early Robert Nelson Bio:  Robert has been a resident of the City of Bay City for 28 years and was elected Mayor in 2019 and is currently serving his second term. He is the proud father of 3 wonderful children. Robert landed a position at a chemical company where he worked for 18 years and sought increasingly responsible roles until he accepted a position in the safety department. He returned to school and graduated with a degree in Business Management. To use his skills more effectively Robert accepted a position at another company where he retired after 6 years as acting Safety Manager. In 1995 Robert started a real estate property and investment company that he continues to operate today. Robert is very active in his church and involved in various community organizations and initiatives Robert was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for many years and accepted a position on the CASA board before being elected president of the board. He served as a member and president of the Matagorda County Jazz Society and worked with the mission of providing scholarships to students. In addition, He served as a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for several years. Robert has volunteered for many years for the United Way Day of Caring. He served as Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) chair, co-chair, and treasurer for 6 years before resigning in January 2019 to pursue other endeavors. He currently serves as president of the board of directors for the Baycel Federal Credit Union and has been on the board for 10+ years. Robert has been participating in Household Hazardous Waste Day, an effort aimed at preserving the health and safety of Bay City families, neighborhoods, and communities through the safe disposal of hazardous material for 25 years. He is currently a member of the lion’s club and President of the Bay City Rotary and also a motorcycle enthusiast as well as a member of the Matagorda County Cavalry (who commit and act to honor our military heroes) and Road Riders, Inc. (who sponsor the annual motorcycle toy run to raise funds to purchase toys for kids). Connect with Robert:   rknelson51@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-k-nelson-97aaba191 Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Are you willing to make changes that will alter your family tree and generate income for future generations? Are you prepared to begin living your life fully and making a difference in the world? Robert Nelson offers his advice to us so that you can have a sound financial future. {You can hear the full episode on August 16th}

You're in the wrong group of people if you're not congratulating each other on your victories or if you don't think yours will be. We are all on a time crunch. Get in touch with those who can help you. Your nonprofit can start concentrating on raising awareness of unspoken social agreements in order to stimulate creative thinking. Remarkable Quotes: Corinne:  The first goal is to Figure out a way to get your base staff paid so they can fully focus on the mission and vision.  Travis: Knowledge is potential power because it doesn't mean anything unless it's put into practice. Corinne:  Everybody is creative and it's a habit to keep it up Corinne: I think having the right people around you, first of all, is important to reflect on having this circle of friends who can reflect on who you are. Then you can be yourself. Highlights: {01:47} How Corinne got into the nonprofit world {09:40} How non-profits would change if they used the Corinne method {17:33} What is Corinne doing with her time {23:18} How holding back and building boundaries can affect your nonprofit Corinne Lebrun bio:  Corinne is an author, scholar, educator, and business consultant. She is fascinated by the true human potential and mind-body science. Her academic studies focus on social psychology and how to become more aware of unconscious social agreements in order to inspire innovative thinking. She also studies how meditation can be used as a tool to become aware of unconscious cognitive constructs and bias, leading to greater human connection. She applies these themes in her work with organizations and individuals to inspire creativity and innovation. Corinne is working on her Ph.D. in Psychology at Walden University and is the author of A Handbook for Badass Spiritual Warriors. Connect with Corinne:   https://www.livecreatively.love Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

You're in the wrong group of people if you're not congratulating each other on your victories or if you don't think yours will be. We are all on a time crunch. Get in touch with those who can help you. Your nonprofit can start concentrating on raising awareness of unspoken social agreements in order to stimulate creative thinking. (You can catch the whole episode on August 9th)

From the top down, everyone in your organization requires a periodic, if not daily, a reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate, delegate, get rid of, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so your organization will prosper and flourish due to your laser-like focus on the right things. Using the after-action report, you can get your team ready for success. By receiving a hot wash, emotional feedback, acting on what you've learned, and rational feedback.   Remarkable Quotes: Otis:  Driving purpose is about finding clarity and resolve and your purpose. Otis: Don't try to sell hope of solving the problem; sell the hope of the organization. That's how you keep people.   Travis: It's a lot easier to get through the suck if it's a time limit. Otis:   Push through with a vision and hope; and the reality, so you balance the hope with the reality. Travis:  Are they creating a business, or are they creating a job for themselves?   Highlights: {01:33} Introduction to Otis {05:35} Ground Pounding {12:45} Is your mission missing in your Business or nonprofit  {19:15} Embrace the Suck {26:40} The difference between starting a business and creating a job {33:15} The Queen Bee Role {41:00} Learning from your experiences   Otis McGregor bio: Leadership Expert, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Project Management Trainer, Rugby Coach, LTC, Special Forces, US Army, Retired My passion lies in helping people succeed. I've used this passion through years in the Army Special Operations, coaching rugby and Business. It now drives me to create better leaders. I believe that better leaders create better organizations, better organizations create better communities, and better communities will create a better world. I worked as a Business Development Manager, Director, and Chief Strategy Officer for several companies. In 2009, I founded LTO Enterprises, LLC to help businesses win government contracts. In 2021, I rebranded LTO to become Tribe + Purpose, aligning with how we operate and our business purpose. We focus on creating better leaders to lead high-performing teams. I am a certified business performance coach and certified project director and trainer through The Institute of Project Management. I retired from the US Army in 2009 as a Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel following 25 years of service. While in the Army, I had a broad range of experience from being a private driving tank five years older than me; to an engineer in the Arctic, running heavy equipment in the most extreme arctic conditions, to leading Green Berets on complex and dangerous missions around the world. I also had the unique experience of being part of new organizations and creating these new units into cohesive, effective organizations. This experience ranged from Arctic conditions in Alaska to counter-terrorism units in Iraq and Afghanistan to NATO Special Operations Headquarters. Being part of these organizations from the ground up has given me immense experience in creating successful organizations I've used those skills and experiences to build successful teams, business units, and companies in the business world. I've led capture efforts and proposal development for large and small firms. These efforts have ranged from small task orders to multiple large entity Joint Ventures. In addition to my business development efforts, I ran multi-million-dollar programs for the government spread across the US and overseas. I possess a BS-Engineering Technology, from Texas A&M University; MA-International Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School; Certified Professional Coach, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC); COR.E Leadership & Performance Dynamics Specialist, IPEC; Certified Project Director and Certified Project Trainer, Institute of Project Management (IPM); USA Rugby Level 300 Coach. I create better leaders, host a podcast, build high-performance teams and wrote the book Enable Your Teams Success. I live in Colorado with my wife, Suzanne. We have three grown children living in the USA. Connect with Otis: https://www.tribe-purpose.com   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

From the top down, everyone in your organization requires a periodic, if not daily, a reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate, delegate, get rid of, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so your organization will prosper and flourish due to your laser-like focus on the right things. Using the after-action report, you can get your team ready for success. By receiving a hot wash, emotional feedback, acting on what you've learned, and rational feedback.   Remarkable Quotes: Otis:  Driving purpose is about finding clarity and resolve and your purpose. Otis: Don't try to sell hope of solving the problem; sell the hope of the organization. That's how you keep people.   Travis: It's a lot easier to get through the suck if it's a time limit. Otis:   Push through with a vision and hope; and the reality, so you balance the hope with the reality. Travis:  Are they creating a business, or are they creating a job for themselves?   Highlights: {01:33} Introduction to Otis {05:35} Ground Pounding {12:45} Is your mission missing in your Business or nonprofit  {19:15} Embrace the Suck {26:40} The difference between starting a business and creating a job {33:15} The Queen Bee Role {41:00} Learning from your experiences   Otis McGregor bio: Leadership Expert, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Project Management Trainer, Rugby Coach, LTC, Special Forces, US Army, Retired My passion lies in helping people succeed. I've used this passion through years in the Army Special Operations, coaching rugby and Business. It now drives me to create better leaders. I believe that better leaders create better organizations, better organizations create better communities, and better communities will create a better world. I worked as a Business Development Manager, Director, and Chief Strategy Officer for several companies. In 2009, I founded LTO Enterprises, LLC to help businesses win government contracts. In 2021, I rebranded LTO to become Tribe + Purpose, aligning with how we operate and our business purpose. We focus on creating better leaders to lead high-performing teams. I am a certified business performance coach and certified project director and trainer through The Institute of Project Management. I retired from the US Army in 2009 as a Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel following 25 years of service. While in the Army, I had a broad range of experience from being a private driving tank five years older than me; to an engineer in the Arctic, running heavy equipment in the most extreme arctic conditions, to leading Green Berets on complex and dangerous missions around the world. I also had the unique experience of being part of new organizations and creating these new units into cohesive, effective organizations. This experience ranged from Arctic conditions in Alaska to counter-terrorism units in Iraq and Afghanistan to NATO Special Operations Headquarters. Being part of these organizations from the ground up has given me immense experience in creating successful organizations I've used those skills and experiences to build successful teams, business units, and companies in the business world. I've led capture efforts and proposal development for large and small firms. These efforts have ranged from small task orders to multiple large entity Joint Ventures. In addition to my business development efforts, I ran multi-million-dollar programs for the government spread across the US and overseas. I possess a BS-Engineering Technology, from Texas A&M University; MA-International Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School; Certified Professional Coach, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC); COR.E Leadership & Performance Dynamics Specialist, IPEC; Certified Project Director and Certified Project Trainer, Institute of Project Management (IPM); USA Rugby Level 300 Coach. I create better leaders, host a podcast, build high-performance teams and wrote the book Enable Your Teams Success. I live in Colorado with my wife, Suzanne. We have three grown children living in the USA. Connect with Otis: https://www.tribe-purpose.com   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Everyone in your organization, from the top down, requires a periodic, if not daily, reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate it, delegate it, get rid of it, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so that your organization will prosper and flourish as a result of your laser-like focus on the appropriate things. Using the after-action report, you can get your team ready for success. By receiving a hot wash, emotional feedback, acting on what you've learned, and receiving rational feedback. (You can hear the whole episode on August 2nd) 

Everyone in your organization, from the top down, requires a periodic, if not daily, reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate it, delegate it, get rid of it, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so that your organization will prosper and flourish as a result of your laser-like focus on the appropriate things. Using the after-action report, you can get your team ready for success. By receiving a hot wash, emotional feedback, acting on what you've learned, and receiving rational feedback. (You can hear the whole episode on August 2nd) 

Do you need to shift your focus from money to purpose? When you have a goal of improving people’s lives your focus will shift and your nonprofit will succeed.  Remarkable Quotes: Eric: Success in any way is to have a disciplined morning  Travis: Provide value to people first, when you're focused on money, you end up closed-handed Eric: You want to be at the beginning of the wave, ride it up to the crest. Timing is everything, Eric: We're all architects of our own lives   Highlights: {01:15} The importance of starting your day off right.  {05:00} Going to Asia to build a Gym Empire {10:25} Trusting your instincts  {16:15} Be at the Beginning of the Wave {26:15} Having the goal of improving people’s lives, not just making money {39:32} Knowing your self worth   Eric Levine bio: Eric Levine started in the fitness industry in 1979, when he was the first franchisee for Golds Gym, and opened a chain of six clubs. These six clubs were the most profitable in the entire Gold chain of more than 100 clubs. During that time Mr. Levine established Super Gym Advertising and Marketing company, the exclusive worldwide agency for all Gold’s Gyms, winning many international awards including the silver medal at Cannes! Eric then became a partner with Ray Wilson Family Fitness Centers, which grew to 72 locations. Eric went on to Asia and created California Fitness in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia. His clubs broke every imaginable record for fitness centers around the world. Eric then sold the chain of California Fitness centers to 24Hour Fitness, retaining a share in that company. In 2004 24Hour Fitness sold for an incredible US$1,700,000,000. Eric was also the founder of Planet Yoga and Bikram Yoga in Asia, the first large yoga studio anywhere! Eric is currently an investor with Mark Mastrov in New Evolution Ventures which owns and manages such companies as UFC gyms worldwide. Eric has an exciting new company, combined with Revolution Recrafted, in a partnership with world champion boxing legend Manny Pacquiao! The new company is called Hitt by Manny and provides a boxing and full-body workout in a boutique setting. Eric is also the CEO of Eric Levine Global Fitness Expert, a fitness consulting company specializing in all aspects of the industry! Connect with Eric: ericlevine55@gmail.com   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380