• The Transparent Podcast

  • By: Nick Ford
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The Transparent Podcast

By: Nick Ford
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the Transparent Podcast! This podcast focuses on Small Business Startups, Entrepreneurship, and being Transparent in life and in business. If you want to learn about starting your own company, this is the podcast for you! Each week we have a guest joining Nick Ford, Owner of Transparent Staffing, on the podcast to discuss small businesses. The challenges, the wins, the losses, and how being transparent with everyone we come in contact with creates better business for everyone!
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Episodes
  • Dr. Fred Moss - Mental Health Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy
    Dec 8 2024

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    Unlock the secrets of mental health and entrepreneurship as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Fred Moss, also known as the "un-doctor." Discover how he's reshaping the mental health landscape by steering away from conventional diagnoses and medications, leveraging human connection and creativity instead. Together, we share personal stories about balancing our professional missions with family life, underscoring the powerful influence of communication in both mental health and the small business sphere.

    Prepare to challenge your financial mindset as we uncover the often-overlooked business aspects of professional careers, especially in the medical field. Learn why financial literacy and savvy business operations are essential, yet missing from traditional educational paths. We discuss how to break free from the constraints of trading time for money, and explore the potential of diverse income streams for a more rewarding lifestyle. With insights inspired by "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," we encourage you to make money work for you through teamwork and collective ideas.

    Explore the roadmap to clarity and purpose in your entrepreneurial journey, where understanding your mission and target audience can lead to unparalleled success. Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of transparency and ethics, while practical advice guides you through career transitions and the exciting venture into financial literacy education. This episode offers you a dynamic blend of insights and strategies, empowering you to prioritize faith, family, and business in a balanced and effective way. Join us in this enriching dialogue to forge a more successful and fulfilling path forward.

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    45 mins
  • Dr. Jen Huberty - Science, Entrepreneurship, and Health Interventions
    Dec 1 2024

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    Dr. Jennifer Huberty, founder of Fit Minded and former leader of the science team at Calm, joins me to share her fascinating journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Our conversation delves into how our past experiences have shaped our entrepreneurial endeavors. As a former college baseball athlete, I recount my path to founding Transparent Staffing, a firm grounded in transparency. Dr. Huberty discusses her transition from exercise physiology research to entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of sustainable health interventions and how her scientific background paved the way for her business venture.

    Growing a company is no small feat, and the challenges that come with scaling are front and center in this episode. We share stories from my own experiences with Transparent Staffing and Dr. Huberty's insights from the tech world, focusing on the complexities and dynamics of rapid expansion. I recount an incident where a clash in recruiting and sales processes led to resistance within my team, serving as a reminder of the delicate balance required in leadership. Together, we emphasize the critical role of strategic guidance and effective leadership in navigating these hurdles.

    Persistence, passion, and self-awareness are hallmarks of entrepreneurial success, and we explore these themes in depth. Drawing parallels between business and sports, particularly baseball, we underscore the importance of resilience and learning from failure. Leadership isn't just about making decisions; it's about trusting your intuition, balancing responsibilities, and maintaining strong client relationships. Wrapping up our conversation, we explore the power of networking, especially via LinkedIn, as a strategy for business growth. Tune in to discover actionable insights and strategies for entrepreneurship and leadership success.

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    41 mins
  • Earnest Nightingale - The Strangest Secret
    Nov 25 2024

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    Unlock the secret to success that has eluded many despite living in an era of prosperity. Why do only 5 out of 100 men find success by age 65? Through the lens of Albert Schweitzer's wisdom, we explore the impact of conformity and how the lack of clear goals can derail our journey to success. This episode promises to redefine success as the progressive realization of a worthy ideal—be it in teaching, business, or any chosen path—by emphasizing the necessity of knowing your direction and purpose.

    Imagine your mind as fertile land, a powerful metaphor for how our thoughts shape our reality. Drawing wisdom from great thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Ralph Waldo Emerson, we illustrate the profound influence of belief and mindset on our achievements. Our minds, though priceless, often go undervalued, yet they hold the potential to fulfill our dreams. By consciously nurturing positive thoughts, listeners can harness this potential and transform their lives, leaving behind the irony of undervaluing our most significant asset.

    The episode closes with practical strategies drawn from Sir Isaac Newton's principles and insights from Dr. David Harold Fink. Discover the 30-day test to replace fear with positivity, the importance of service, and how to break self-imposed limitations. We share actionable advice like saving 10% of your earnings and maintaining a positive outlook, all while emphasizing the law of success through service. It's a call to join the 5% who not only dream but actively shape their destinies with courage, imagination, and clear goals.

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    35 mins

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