Thoughts That Rock

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is speaker, author, podcaster and entrepreneur, Paul Barron. Paul is a highly perceptive tech and media executive, who has emerged as a crucial voice in the next generation of business use cases in blockchain, web3, and finance.  TOPIC:  How to Understand a Trend vs. a Fad GUEST: Paul Barron   THOUGHT #1 - Identify Early Markers - Stick to Them Even When Everyone Thinks You're Crazy THOUGHT #2 - Spot Adoption Curves and What it Takes to Move the Needle THOUGHT #3 - Position Your Business to be in Front of Fads that May Become a Trend   CONNECT: Website: PBN3.com Blog: PBN3 Substack Documentary: Fast Casual Nation (amazon) Podcast: The Restaurant Report Podcast: Fast Casual Nation Book: The Chipotle Effect Linkedin: Paul Barron Facebook: Paul Barron Network Twitter: @paulbarrontv YouTube: Paul Barron Network   PAUL BARRON'S BIO: Paul Barron's extensive experience spanning over two decades in the domains of technology, media, and business has culminated in the creation of one of the most rapidly growing web3/blockchain education platforms, PBN3.com.  As a highly perceptive tech and media executive, Paul has established consumer science data platforms, media companies, and a consumer sentiment tool that has stood the test of time. His blockchain and Web3 shows enjoy a massive following, with millions of viewers and listeners tuning in each month.  Consequently, Paul has emerged as a crucial voice in the next generation of business use cases in blockchain, web3, and finance.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is speaker, author, podcaster and entrepreneur, Paul Barron. Paul is a highly perceptive tech and media executive, who has emerged as a crucial voice in the next generation of business use cases in blockchain, web3, and finance.  TOPIC:  How to Understand a Trend vs. a Fad GUEST: Paul Barron   THOUGHT #1 - Identify Early Markers - Stick to Them Even When Everyone Thinks You're Crazy THOUGHT #2 - Spot Adoption Curves and What it Takes to Move the Needle THOUGHT #3 - Position Your Business to be in Front of Fads that May Become a Trend   CONNECT: Website: PBN3.com Blog: PBN3 Substack Documentary: Fast Casual Nation (amazon) Podcast: The Restaurant Report Podcast: Fast Casual Nation Book: The Chipotle Effect Linkedin: Paul Barron Facebook: Paul Barron Network Twitter: @paulbarrontv YouTube: Paul Barron Network   PAUL BARRON'S BIO: Paul Barron's extensive experience spanning over two decades in the domains of technology, media, and business has culminated in the creation of one of the most rapidly growing web3/blockchain education platforms, PBN3.com.  As a highly perceptive tech and media executive, Paul has established consumer science data platforms, media companies, and a consumer sentiment tool that has stood the test of time. His blockchain and Web3 shows enjoy a massive following, with millions of viewers and listeners tuning in each month.  Consequently, Paul has emerged as a crucial voice in the next generation of business use cases in blockchain, web3, and finance.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is keynote speaker and author, Cara Brookins, who is best known as the woman who built a house with her four kids using YouTube tutorials. After sharing her story in a best-selling memoir, it became an overnight viral media sensation. Cara now delivers unconventional advice to global audiences that inspires action and leadership in even the most challenging circumstances.    TOPIC:  How to Get Unstuck GUEST: Cara Brookins   THOUGHT #1 - Have a Clearly-Defined Goal - Avoid Things that will Pull from That THOUGHT #2 - Don't Over Plan - Move Fast THOUGHT #3 - Ask: If You Were the :Last Person on Each, Could You Figure it Out? BONUS THOUGHT - Think: What's the Worst Case Scenario?   CONNECT: Website: CaraBrookins.com Book: Unstuck: End Procrastination Using the Ancient Psychology Behind How-To Videos Memoir: RISE: How a House Built a Family Linkedin: Cara Brookins Twitter: @cmbrookins Email: [email protected]   CARA BROOKINS' BIO: Cara Brookins is best known as the woman who built a house with her four kids using YouTube tutorials. After sharing her story in a best-selling memoir, it became an overnight viral media sensation.  Now, Brookins is a sought-after keynote speaker trusted by global brands to deliver unconventional advice that inspires action and leadership in even the most challenging circumstances.  You can find her latest strategies to master productivity, stop procrastinating, and reach your biggest goals at CaraBrookins.com.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Dirk Donahue, who is a former middle school music teacher and currently a university music director and full time singer for the famous “Dapper Dans of Main Street” Barbershop Quartet at Walt Disney World' Magic Kingdom Park. As a leader in many performing groups, especially during his time with the Voices of Liberty, Dirk has had to hold others accountable...which is not always an easy thing to do.   TOPIC: How to Hold Others Accountable GUEST: Dirk Donahue   THOUGHT #1 - Give Appropriate Correction in a Positive Way - The Note Sandwich THOUGHT #2 - Know When to Let it Slide, but Address it Later THOUGHT #3 - Hold Yourself Accountable for Credibility with Others   CONNECT: Website: adonaimusicstudio.com Instagram: @tenornole   DIRK DONAHUE'S BIO: Dirk performed as a full-time singer and vocal captain in the world renowned a capella group, “Voices of Liberty” at The Walt Disney World Resort’s EPCOT theme park. Currently Dirk can be seen performing with the “Dapper Dans of Main Street” Barbershop Quartet at Magic Kingdom Park. He is also a clinician for Disney’s Imagination Campus’ Sings Workshops, as well as a rehearsal director for Disney’s Cast Choir for the Candlelight Processional Christmas celebration at EPCOT. Dirk also serves as Performing Arts Director at Johnson University Florida in Kissimmee. Along with Teaching private voice, Dirk is the Director of Johnson’s “Campus Choir and Choral Society” as well as co-Director of the university’s select ensemble, “New Creation.” Dirk also directs theater pieces at JUFL that have included many original Christmas Productions along with the musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Dirk was born and raised in Kissimmee, FL.  He has an Associate of Arts degree in Music (percussion/voice) from Seminole State College (where received the 2004 Distinguished Alumni Award) and has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Central Florida.  Dirk taught Choral music at Denn John Middle School in Kissimmee from 1990-1995.  Dirk has conducted vocal workshops for performing groups at Seminole State College and the A.R.T.S. Camp of the Florida Keys to name a few.  He enjoys the honor of being an adjudicator and member of the Florida Vocal Association, judging at the State and District level as well as for National Performing Arts Festival and has been a guest conductor for several All-County High School and Middle School Choirs. Dirk is the recipient of the highest honors one can receive as a Disney Cast member: The Walt Disney Partners in Excellence Award, a Walt Disney World “Mousecar” which is Disney’s version of the Oscar, and the highest award given to a cast member, becoming a member of the inaugural class of the Walt Disney Legacy Award.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Graham Cohen, who is the owner of ARTEPMEDIA, a small independent training and video production company and is the Manager of Learning Technologies at one of the American Automobile Associations largest clubs. As the former eLearning Manager for Hard Rock International and now managing a team at AAA, Graham shares his thoughts on how to develop team members. TOPIC: How to Develop the Team GUEST: Graham Cohen   THOUGHT #1 - Build the Band - Everyone on a Personal Development Team THOUGHT #2 - Select Your Instruments - Make Sure Each Person is Well-Suited for Each Position THOUGHT #3 - Tune Your Instruments - Give People the Time to Practice   CONNECT: Email: [email protected] Linkedin: Graham Cohen   GRAHAM COHEN'S BIO: With over 35 years of experience in the training and media industry, there’s not much that Graham Cohen hasn’t seen or done.   Graham is owner of ARTEPMEDIA, a small independent training and video production company and is the Manager of Learning Technologies at one of the American Automobile Associations largest clubs, where and his fantastic team of five highly-skilled individuals crank out engaging and educational content each and every day.   Born and raised in the south of London, Graham immigrated to British Columbia, Canada in 1988 and quickly adapted to the North American lifestyle.   Graham now lives in Lake Mary, Florida with his wife, Petra of 25 years, has a wonderful daughter Courtney, two fabulous stepchildren Benny and Jessie, and their incredible grandkids, Nina, Lylah and Luca.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Rachel Sheerin, who is a Certified Professional Behavior Analyst and an award-winning keynote speaker, emcee and employee engagement consultant on a mission to help people feel better, think better and do better - together!   TOPIC: How to Feel Better (as you Live, Lead and Succeed) GUEST: Rachel Sheerin   THOUGHT #1 - Take Stock THOUGHT #2 - "If Then" Correlation - Use This Format for Life Strategies THOUGHT #3 - Free Refills - Understand Your Unique Sources to Energize Yourself   CONNECT: Website: rachelsheerin.com Instagram: @Rachel.Sheerin Linkedin: Rachel Sheerin Twitter: @rachel_sheerin Book (coming soon): BETTER: How to Feel Good as You Live, Lead and Succeed  RACHEL SHEERIN'S BIO: Rachel Sheerin, CPBA is an award-winning keynote speaker, emcee and employee engagement consultant on a mission to help people feel better, think better and do better - together! A Certified Professional Behavior Analyst, Rachel knows what makes people trust, connect and move to action, weaving that knowledge and strategies into her programs and performances to engage and energize audiences. Part of what makes Rachel connect with every attendee is the fact that she has been on all sides of business - sales, operations and executive leadership.. She's built multi-million dollar sales teams for organizations that want to grow profits and boost happiness and delivered organization-wide training for different vocations from machinists to executive directors, SVPs and beyond. She's also burned out, failed and ruined her career a couple of times - which makes her messages of burnout prevention, happiness and success sincere, impactful and hilarious. With a strong dash of vulnerability, Rachel meets audiences where they are and with her background in meetings and events, gives planners and executives the 5-star surveys they want most. With Fortune 500 clients such as The Ritz Carlton, WAL-MART, National Associations in Healthcare and Banking, Hilton, Berkshire Hathaway and many more, Rachel is also Co-Founder of MAGNET METHOD, an employee engagement and retention consulting firm for growing cultures. Rachel's continued research and motivational content around burnout, happiness and success can be seen regularly on her LinkedIn, featured in The Washington Post and USA Today, and read in her upcoming book, BETTER: How to Feel Good as You Live, Lead and Succeed (Q3 2023, Hawthorn Road Press). Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Association for Women in Events (AWE), Rachel is a proud member of Meeting Planners International (MPI), supporter of the Appalachian Bear Foundation and can often be found playing ping pong badly with her husband, Jeff.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Brian Fanzo, who is a digital futurist keynote speaker, podcaster, and Founder of iSocialFanz where he translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. In addition to his extensive knowledge of NFTs, Brian has serious street red...having been recognized as a Top 20 Digital Transformation Influencer, a Top 50 Most-Mentioned User by CMOs on Twitter, and a Top 25 Social Business Leader of the Future by The Economist.  TOPIC:  How to Understand & Invest in NFTs GUEST: Brian Fanzo   THOUGHT #1 - The Future of Trust will be Built on Transparency THOUGHT #2 - Remove the "Starving" from Starving Creator THOUGHT #3 - Shared Ownership Create Loyalty   CONNECT: Website: isocialfanz.com Podcast: NFT365 Podcast 12-episode Podcast: Getting Started with NFTs Instagram: @isocialfanz Linkedin: Brian Fanzo Twitter: @isocialfanz   BRIAN FANZO'S BIO: At age 14, Brian won a speed typing contest and his love for computers and technology was born. After years of playing The Oregon Trail, creating his highschool newspaper in Adobe Pagemaker, and using Napster, Brian pursued a Business Information Systems Degree.  Prior to speaking, he worked for nine years at the Department of Defense where he managed a global team who deployed collaboration and cybersecurity solutions across all branches of the military – which required him to maintain the highest civilian security clearance. He then pursued his dream job as a technology evangelist for a booming cloud-computing startup, helping companies embrace the rate of change and new ways to innovate.  Brian is currently the Founder of iSocialFanz, which has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with the world’s most iconic brands like Dell, EMC, Adobe, IBM, UFC, Applebee’s, and SAP. Brian has been recognized as a Top 20 Digital Transformation Influencer; a Top 50 Most-Mentioned User by CMOs on Twitter, and a Top 25 Social Business Leader of the Future by The Economist. His followers on social media and podcast downloads rank in the hundreds of thousands, resulting in Brian being hired an influencer for 19 of the Fortune 50 companies. Brian is a proud dad of three girls under the age of 10, a Pittsburgh loving sports fan,a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today.  His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real time in order to engage their customers at the right time. Brian has a gift for bringing people together online and offline. He has worked in 76 countries, highlighting his passion for change, collaboration, and technology.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: Create Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 150th episode, people!!! And to celebrate, our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on "How to Create Team Chemistry" is our good friend Shannon McKain. Shannon is a former NFL cheerleader (Kansas City Chiefs) and executive recruiter, who is now a keynote speaker focusing on building teams, improving culture and creating better experiences. She was the perfect match for this topic.   TOPIC:  How to Create Team Chemistry GUEST: Shannon McKain   THOUGHT #1 - Change Our Mindset About Who We Hire THOUGHT #2 - Foster a Psychologically-Safe Environment THOUGHT #3 - Create an Evaluation Process to Check In with Each Employee Regularly   CONNECT: Website: ShannonMcKain.com Instagram: @shannonmckain Linkedin: Shannon McKain Twitter: @ShannonLMcKain YouTube: Shannon McKain   SHANNON'S BIO: For more than a decade, keynote motivational speaker Shannon McKain has been empowering audiences to attract, engage and retain talent in today's hyper-competitive marketplace. An expert on organizational culture, leadership and employee engagement, Shannon’s inspiring talks are designed to help teams build more effective leaders, improve workplace culture and create better employee experiences. A former NFL cheerleader and executive recruiter, she has been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC and Nickelodeon. She is frequently called on by organizations and corporations to bring clarity and actionable insights to the complex issues that stand between employees, teams, and their shared success. Shannon earned a B.A. in communications and political science from William Jewell College, is a proud 4-H alum, and (fun fact) once lived on a canoe in the Florida Everglades.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is TJ Schier, who is a 40-year veteran of the restaurant and franchise industries. TJ is also an author (of multiple books), a leading speaker and consultant in a variety of areas. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Big Shots Golf.   TOPIC:  How to Motivate Frontline Workers GUEST: TJ Schier   THOUGHT #1 - No Weeds in the Garden - Get Rid of Those That Don't Fit the Culture THOUGHT #2 - Train Until They Can't Get it Wrong THOUGHT #3 - Performance Drives Morale, not the Other Way Around   CONNECT: Website: BigShotsGolf.com Books: Amazon Linkedin: TJ Schier Twitter: @tjschier   TJ'S BIO: Like you, leadership expert and operator, TJ Schier has walked many miles in operators and owners’ shoes.  TJ has cracked the code on what it takes to ignite a team of top performers focused on delivering amazing guest service.  TJ is the Chief Operating Officer of BigShots Golf owned by ClubCorp. BigShots Golf is the second largest player in the golf-entertainment venue space and growing quickly. The venues feature 40-64 hitting bays and up to 40,000 square feet of dining and event space. The brand provides an elevated sports bar menu and large outdoor putting courses and outdoor yard games.  Prior to that, he spent two decades as a leading speaker and consultant in the guest service, employee retention and franchise space, delivering hundreds of speeches to operators, owners, GMs and industry associations. TJ also built hundreds of guest service and training programs for quick-service, contract feeder, casual and fine dining brands.  During that time, he was also a multi-unit franchise owner Which Wich Superior Sandwiches for over a dozen years. His franchise company, SMART Restaurant Group, won numerous industry awards and recognition for their unique approach to hiring and training. Prior to starting his speaking and consulting business, he spent 18 years at Chuck E Cheese’s, leaving as VP of Field Support.  He has written numerous books used by thousands of business leaders and over 100 articles on guest service and motivating today’s generation and has a BBA and MBA from the University of Texas.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is TJ Schier, who is a 40-year veteran of the restaurant and franchise industries. TJ is also an author (of multiple books), a leading speaker and consultant in a variety of areas. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Big Shots Golf.   TOPIC:  How to Motivate Frontline Workers GUEST: TJ Schier   THOUGHT #1 - No Weeds in the Garden - Get Rid of Those That Don't Fit the Culture THOUGHT #2 - Train Until They Can't Get it Wrong THOUGHT #3 - Performance Drives Morale, not the Other Way Around   CONNECT: Website: BigShotsGolf.com Books: Amazon Linkedin: TJ Schier Twitter: @tjschier   TJ'S BIO: Like you, leadership expert and operator, TJ Schier has walked many miles in operators and owners’ shoes.  TJ has cracked the code on what it takes to ignite a team of top performers focused on delivering amazing guest service.  TJ is the Chief Operating Officer of BigShots Golf owned by ClubCorp. BigShots Golf is the second largest player in the golf-entertainment venue space and growing quickly. The venues feature 40-64 hitting bays and up to 40,000 square feet of dining and event space. The brand provides an elevated sports bar menu and large outdoor putting courses and outdoor yard games.  Prior to that, he spent two decades as a leading speaker and consultant in the guest service, employee retention and franchise space, delivering hundreds of speeches to operators, owners, GMs and industry associations. TJ also built hundreds of guest service and training programs for quick-service, contract feeder, casual and fine dining brands.  During that time, he was also a multi-unit franchise owner Which Wich Superior Sandwiches for over a dozen years. His franchise company, SMART Restaurant Group, won numerous industry awards and recognition for their unique approach to hiring and training. Prior to starting his speaking and consulting business, he spent 18 years at Chuck E Cheese’s, leaving as VP of Field Support.  He has written numerous books used by thousands of business leaders and over 100 articles on guest service and motivating today’s generation and has a BBA and MBA from the University of Texas.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices