Aaron Shelly has lots of expertise in startups and small business, as well as researching families and family businesses.Here's a few things we discuss in the show:What is the Fundamental Family System that governs all families?What is a family business model and how do you align the 3 core elements of strategy, structure and culture?What are the different resource types?What resources does each career require?What is the best way to pass on wealth to my kids?How homemakers' social investments are undervalued and how that is causing societal issues now?What...

Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance ~ Eckhart TolleEDGEcon2023 was fantastic! I'd love to see you at next year's event.A few key points from today's recap:We serve a LIMITLESS Godgrowth happens in the season of disappointingAdjust your habits, try new thingsNo limits, only opportunitiesGratitude is KEYFix the man and the world becomes rightutilize your "gift"Be focused like an arrowMindset>Action>Habits>Reputation>Relationships>SuccessThe point of power is in the presentCircumstances + Choices=ResultsNot overwhelmed: IN DEMANDFollow the Constructive Liberty podcast...

Today's guest, Colin C. Thompson, is a Certified Positive Intelligence and Mental Fitness Coach (CPQC).Listening to this episode, you will pick up tips to build positive mental fitness to help you get rid of negative thoughts that are preventing you from having motivation, belief, and confidence to design and live a lifestyle of freedom.Here's a few talking points you'll hear:Why our mind is our best friend AND our worst enemy?How you can start developing your mental fitness?What even IS mental fitness?The relationship between a positive mindset and self-confidence...

Today I'm talking with Eric Wohlwend about resisting gov overreach, and how taking control of your life gives you the ultimate freedom.Eric is a 13yr Army vet, Airborne, Sapper. Best-selling author of 2 books. Own multiple businesses, hundreds of rentals, & homeschools 2 teenagers who both own real estate & have written best-selling books.Connect with and follow Eric:www.ClearSkyTrainer.com @RealPowerFamily on Instagram, Rumble, & YT, Family Success Triangle bookGet the weekly show updates and occasional freebies delivered straight into your inbox. Sign up here.

This was a tough show for me to record.I'd love to hear your favorite memories of your grandparents.Thoughts of grandma, plus a few nuggets from EDGEcon2023.Meet me at EDGEcon2024, get your ticket here. Use code EDGE23KennethE at checkout.

Today I'm chatting with Daniel Andrews about building a strong business referral network.Daniel has been officially self-employed for 35years – 49 if you start with the lemonade stand in front of his house at Shaw AFB in 1973! His current role as coach and convener, under the brand name Network In Action, involves showing people how to turn a casual business card exchange into a productive referral relationship.Here's what you'll take away from today's show:The shortfalls of casual networkingWhat people need to do to up their game in business-relationship buildingPrinciples that guide businessHow to ma...

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:Why it's more important to focus on the bottom line, than the top lineWhy we have the wrong equation for profitabilityHow do most business owners manage their financesWhat Parkinson's law is, and how to use it to our advantageHow to implement Profit FirstWhy "spend money to make money" is the wrong messageRocky Lalvani serves as Chief Profitability Adviser for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System.

Every so often I need to record an episode from the road. Today is one of those days.I talk a bit about what I've been working on lately, how things are going with the podcast, and some events that are trying to drag me down.It's a bit of a Biden-esque performance 😂

Richard Friesen and I had an instant connection when we first started talking. Turns out both of us came from the same cultural and religious background, Mennonite .Richard is the founder of the Mind Muscles Academy, and creator anddeveloper of the innovative and exclusive “Mind Muscles™” training process that turns the psychology of money and wealth on its head.Here are just a few of the things you'll learn in today's episode:Why it's so hard to change behaviors we repeat over and over againHow culture impacts our rapport with money?How to...

Myles joined me for episode 58 of the podcast, and I enjoyed the conversation so much I brought him back to have another go around.We pick up where we left off in the last episode, and talk so much more.His history in music production, and learning 25 years later he narrowly missed out on engineering an all time great albumhis realization that we're not as free as we like to think we arehis best attempt to mitigate gov overreach in his lifewhat he's got going on down in Mexico in what was a former bull-fighting ringand...

“Success is...knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” ― John C. MaxwellSign up for our 5Keys 5 day challenge here.How to prioritize your time:decide what's important and worth prioritizingmake a listrank by importance/urgency (Eisenhower matrix)chunk list items into small one-step tasksdelegate everything possible so you can focus on what requires youlook for growth opportunities inside your tasksbegin with most importantor not...Follow the Constructive Liberty podcast and join in the conversation:Telegram channelTelegram groupMeweFB pageYT channelOdysee channelRumbleConstructive Liberty website

Most Christians don't understand how to affect real change + transformation in their personal lives or businesses. They expend huge amounts of time, money, effort + energy on developing certain areas or fixing particular problems, but they struggle to see + sustain long-term results.That’s because most people don’t understand the FOUNDATIONS principle; they don’t understand how change + transformation in God’s kingdom work. As a result, they fail to experience the qualities of an abundant life like ease, grace + flow that Jesus promised us. Understanding this #1 Kingdom change + transformation weapon i...

Jonathan Green is the host of the Serve No Master Podcast, bestselling author of 300+ books, celebrity ghostwriter, and high ticket affiliate marketer who now lives on a tropical island in the South Pacific. He has turned being fired during a blizzard into a thriving online business.Connect with Jonathan:ServeNoMaster.comGiveToGetFree.com

“Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls-- family, health, friends, integrity-- are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered.” ― Gary Keller, The One ThingProduct of the day: LevelUP book club membership5 pieces of software I use in my bizGroove.cmWebsite creator. Funnel builder. Online shopping cart. Everything you need to make sales online. No credit card needed. FREE for limited time only: Linkem.aiGet leads...

Walking in Powerful Masculinity Ken Eash Shane Tebeck joins me to talk about removing the things that hold us back from personal and business growth so we can thrive. He says: growth is simple when we're connected to God and abiding, but we tend to get in our own ways by getting our needs met by anything but God. It's a trust and identity issue. God is good and his goodness is pointed towards us. AND we're sons of God created with Heaven's DNA.Follow the Constructive Liberty podcast and join in the...

How to Sharpen Your Social Skills Ken Eash Do you consider yourself a social person? I think on some level, we all are. Or more correctly, we all need to be once in awhile. Even the most introverted and independent of us, has certain social commitments they have to deal with at times. If you find that you struggle in these situations, you can certainly use these nine powerful tips to help sharpen your social skills. 1 Start Small One of the best ways to sharpen your social sills is by starting...

Today we're talking about getting known and noticed online, what it takes to make that happen, how story connects us as humans, and the keys to a life of purpose.Erik Allen, raised in a broken home, battled addictions, jailed at 18, bankrupt at 21 only to turn everything around. Gave my life to Jesus at 24 and now 17+ years sober, beautiful wife, two kids, Host of The Erik Allen Show, John Maxwell Certified Coach, help men of faith feel confident in sharing their redemption stories & help entrepreneurs get known and noticed online!Connect with Erik:Instagram...

Today we're talking about my #1 Key to a life of IMPACT: MindsetSpecifically, Growth VS Fixed MindsetWe'll talk about:Why Mindset is ImportantWhat is a fixed mindsetWhat is a growth mindsetGrowth VS fixed mindsetWhy mindset?What’s the number one factor that determines whether or not someone succeeds at achieving a goal? Do you know? Is it genetics? Luck? What about skills or natural talent? Hard work has to be in there somewhere, right? How about networking and getting the right degree?All of these factors ar...

Welcome to this week's episode of Constructive Liberty, where we explore ways to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Today, we'll be discussing the five keys to an impactful life: purpose, mindset, relationships, health, and wealth. These are the five core areas that can help you live a life filled with impact, joy, and happiness.1 Purpose:In this segment, we'll talk about the importance of having a clear purpose in life and how it can shape your decisions and direction. Understanding your purpose can help you find meaning in what you do and give...

Today I'm talking all things perfectionism.The problem with perfectionism, the characteristics of perfectionism, and the three types of perfectionism. (Who even knew there were three?)But we don't stop there, we talk about the upside of perfectionism as well.The problem:it's portrayed as both a strength, AND a weakness, which is confusingno one and nothing can be perfectimpossible to attaincan cause stress, anxiety, and depression5 Types of PerfectionismUnrealistic or Impossible StandardsBeing Extremely Critical Towards Oneself and OthersFocusing Only on ResultsFear of FailureAll-or-Nothing ThinkingThe...

Lorene Hochstetler is someone I've know since I was a wee little lad.She is a healer, entrepreneur, and mother.I am passionate to be a change-maker to better express the greatness that is already inside us. This passion expressed itself from the challenge of my own health and seeing this very same thing happen to many. Life is meant to be fun, full, and happy. Growing up on a rural farm in northern IN, with a very original lifestyle. So original, we even did horse and carriage! I am grateful I didn't remain in this...

15 Insights To Overcome Your Fears, Doubts And Apprehensions Of Working On Yourself1 Live With Purpose If there is one way to override doubt, fear, and apprehension it's with purpose. Your doubt might actually be a symptom of your lack of purpose. The why of what you do is important because the why is what provides you with momentum. If you hone in on that this will help you weather any rough road you encounter. From here on out, when you feel self-doubt creeping in, check your purpose. Fear, doubt, and apprehension can be cr...

So many times, and so many ways, our personal development can get derailed. Sometimes it never even gets railed to begin with.Creating a personal development plan can help people unlock their potential and make a lasting impact on their lives. It can help people find their purpose, develop their strengths, and gain the confidence to step outside their comfort zone. Additionally, it can improve their awareness of themselves and how life events affect them. Having a personal development plan can help people live up to their God-given potential and lead a more intentional life. Such plans...

This is a replay of 1/16 Monday evening livestream on my YouTube channel.In this episode I talk about purpose, and what it is that makes life fulfilling.Get the weekly show updates and occasional freebies delivered straight into your inbox. Sign up here.Follow the Constructive Liberty podcast and join in the conversation:Telegram channelTelegram groupMeweFB pageYT channelOdysee channelRumbleConstructive Liberty website Here's a few ways you can support the show:Share the show with a friendLeave us a 5-star review: Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, PodchaserUnderstand yourself and others a...

Sponsored by Shady Poplar Farm Mangalitsa pastured pork. Email ken@constructiveliberty.com to order whole or half hog.In this episode I share 9 tips to help you make the most of each.Wake Up 10 Minutes EarlierKeep the Same Sleep Routine Every DayEat a Healthy DietExercise DailyAccomplish One Task Toward a Larger GoalMake a Daily Big 3 ListTake Regular BreaksBe Present with Those You LovePrep Your Day the Night BeforeFAST-ACTION STEPS1. Sit down and review your goals. What steps can you take inyour daily schedule to progress towards accomplishing your

How you see yourself, your identity, contributes majorly into your goals and goal setting process.

TONY BRASUNAS, independent journalist and author of the forthcoming RED, WHITE & BLIND: The Truth About Censorship in America and the Rise of Independent Media, which aims to explore media distortion and disinformation in the U.S. as well as the upswell of independent media that has risen up to combat it.An independent journalist, Tony Brasunas was censored and sacked by Huffington Post in 2016 for covering the Democratic Primary from the wrong perspective. He's been researching censorship, media distortion, and disinformation in America for five years now, with the distinct hope that the under...

Today I'm sharing what I believe are the first 5 steps anyone should take when starting a new side hustle or solo biz.“You don't have to be good to start ... you just have to start to be good!” -unknown“Don’t let perfectionism become an excuse for never getting started.”Step #1 is to “know thyself”Jim Rohn said it this way. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much."DISC assessmentInterestsPassionsSkills/strengthsStep #2 is to know your "WHY".

This is an episode I recorded awhile back with my buddy Kerry Brown on a shortlived podcast called Solopreneur Radio. I'm releasing it on TCLP because I didn't want it to be lost to the ether. EnjoyKerry Brown, from Strong Roots Resources joins me to share what finally pushed him over the edge to start his own business, as well as some mindset issues you might run into as a solopreneur.You'll LOVE what he has to say about staying motivated to keep moving forward and "doing the work".To find out...

This episode is a look back at 2022, the goals I set and accomplished (or didn't), and a look forward to the things I want to do, be, and have for 2023.“Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing.” ― sylvia plath“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.” ― Roy T. Bennett“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already hav...

I finally convinced my good buddy Melvin to come on the podcast and shoot the breeze.We chat about building houses, explosive entertainment, and more.We also spin the wheel for fun questions to chat about. It's an all around good time.

Sometimes strength isn't about perseverance. Sometimes it's about knowing when to quit.  ~ Jennifer DonnellyNo I'm not quitting the podcast, but I AM in the process of quitting some things that aren't serving the direction I want to go in life.What do YOU need to quit on so you can move forward on building what you REALLY want in life?

In this episode you'll discover the habits it takes to make a great leader.0:01:55 Building Small Business Tips: Know Thyself0:05:33 The Six Habits of Growth: Leadership0:07:09 Leadership Skills for Success0:09:08 Leadership: The Importance of Involving Others and Having Tough Conversations0:12:39 The Importance of Challenging Others0:14:30 The Power of Leadership: How to Raise Your Ambition and Be a Positive Influence“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ― Anais Nin“The only way that...

Today I walk through the why and how of effective goal setting.Watch it on YT here.Join LevelUP membership.

The best thing about being who you really are is that you simply cannot fail! Be you, be awesome and live awesomely. – Ricardo HoushamLinks mentioned in the show:CryptoLabs Research YouTube channelCryptoLabs Research membership (let them know I sent you)

Thecia is a homesteading grandma living in NE Oklahoma using her YouTube channel to document her journey as a late-blooming homesteader, YouTuber, podcaster, builder. She is on 26 acres of reclaimed coal pits, sharing her home with a husband, granddaughter and two of her friends, two livestock guardian dogs, chickens, ducks, turkeys and pigs. In other words, life stays interesting.Ellis Family Farms Farm Animal LifeThis Grandma's Life Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/Thecia.ellishttps://www.instagram.com/theciaellishttps://mewe.com/i/theciaellis

Post Thanksgiving Day episode; talking about really LIVING life, you know, making life fun again.Surprised my sister (who lives in Idaho) for her birthdayTurkey daylearned a new game, 5 Second RuleFrank's Dinerfirst time in an escape roomsnowboarding at Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Idlazy snow daysdelayed flightsFINALLY home againProduct of the day is the Ziglar Performance Planner. It's what I use every single day to keep my on track with my goals.Mentioned in this episode:Ziglar Performance Plannerhttps://amzn.to/3VGnBpJ

How finding effective ways to set goals can facilitate the life path you desire.Rob Kaiser is actively writing another chapter in the book of his life. After a successful career of +20 years in the green industry and corporate America that took him across the country, he’s in the process of executing a plan 10 years in the making – that took him from Southern California, to homesteading and growing a family business with family in Northeast Ohio. In May of 2022, Rob participated in the Great Resignation – leaving his job voluntarily to fully engage in the process of "Doing...

5 apps I use in content creation:AudacityAuphonicCapcutCloser'sCopyContentFriesDo Good Work.Here's a few ways you can support the show:Share the show with a friendLeave us a 5-star review: Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, PodchaserUnderstand yourself and others a little better, learn the why and how behind the things people do, with a personality assessment Listen on a podcast 2.0 app like FountainBuy me a book from my Amazon wish listDonate some Auponic credits to the showFollow the Constructive Liberty podcast and join in the conversation:Telegram channelTelegram groupMeweFB pageYT channelOdysee...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….Charles DickensIn today’s episode I talk about the attitude I see espoused by the vast majority of people towards the times we’re living. I also share what I believe about the times.AI generated timestamps 😱0:00:01 A Tale of Two Cities0:02:11 Making Life Fun Again/Generating Income0:03:52 Money Management with David Vargas0:07:05 The Impact of Extremes in Today's World0:09:08 The Benefits and Hardships of Living in the Past0:11:06 The Best and Worst of...

When you're the "everything" person, as so many of us are, as solo-preneurs, it can be super difficult to think of only having ONE goal.What works well for me is to think of it as a pyramid, with the ONE BIG GOAL of the impact you want to have, or life you want to live, at the top. That goal needs to rest on a solid foundation, with each level below it slightly larger and expanding outward. There may be layers and levels that don't seem to be DIRECTLY tied into the goal, but as an...

You deserve everything you want in life, to the exact degree you're willing to put in the effort it takes to achieve/create it ~ KEThere is a book titled Five Frogs on a Log. The essence of the book is this:  Five frogs were sitting on a log. Four decided to jump off. How many were left? And it goes on to suggest that there were still five frogs on the log.The point is that there is a difference between deciding and doing.If you're in the process of setting your goals for t...

From the road:Quit waiting on "your ship to come in". You're on the doggone ship, be the captain and steer it to where you want it to go.

Lexi says:By focusing our attention on what nurtures and sustains us in life. On everything that brings you even the smallest amount of pleasure. It also means practicing gratitude by noticing these everyday things that you take for granted so easily. And it makes the storm small and easier to find your way out. I have had my share of big storms that just seemed to come in waves. And it felt like I was being dragged out to sea further and further. And when I would find something as small as a verse or...

Consistent intentional action towards a definite goal will create progress and allow you to achieve a life and career you LOVE! ~ Ken EashSegments: Product of the day: CryptoLabs passive income membershipMake life fun againWhat I'm doing to grow my income portfolioUpcoming events and memberships (email ken@constructiveliberty.com to join)30 day debt freedom courseLevelUp membershipMonday evening livestreams on Empowering Forward Momentum YouTubeMain topic: Being Uncomfortable Is a Part of Achieving Your DreamsMany aspects of pushing forward towards success involve getting out of your comfort zone. Your whole life...

Ariel, along with her husband Clay, their dogs, cats, bees, and poultry, lives in a tiny house on wheels in the mountains of western Wyoming and they are working on setting up their own new little homestead. She's been living this lifestyle since 2014 and her wonderful partner has joined her more recently. They collect and split wood for heat, source water from a gravity feed out of a natural spring, use a composting toilet, have a small solar setup, and attempt to grow, hunt, or forage as much of their own food as possible between the weather and wildlife...

Emotions are a thing that people either seem to be ruled by, or don't have any at all. In my search for balance (as someone who is an emotion suppressor) the things in this podcast are what I'm learning and trying.QOTD: In the egoic state, your sense of self, your identity, is derived from your thinking mind - in other words, what your mind tells you about yourself: the storyline of you, the memories, the expectations, all the thoughts that go through your head continuously and the emotions that reflect those thoughts. All those things...

A statement of vision is the overarching purpose, the big dream, the visionary concept-something presently out of reach-so stated that it excites the imagination and challenges people to work for something they do not yet know how to do.” — Robert K. GreenleafProduct of the day: BTC rewards credit cardsGemini cardFold cardMain topic: Crafting a personal VISION statementWhat Is A Personal Vision Statement?The Benefits of Creating a Personal Vision StatementExamples of Personal Vision StatementsStep by step to crafting your own vision statementDownload guide here: Creating a personal VISION stat...

This is a replay of my Oct 2nd presentation at Self Reliance Festival in Camden, TN.Video, including Q/A, can be found on YouTube here.Next festival happens March 25-26, 2023. I'll post the link when tickets are available.Here is where you can get your own DISC personality assessment.If you are interested in having me speak at your event or present to your church, school, or business, you can reach out to me at ken@constructiveliberty.com.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma GandhiProduct of the day:Secure emailSkiffProton10 LEARNING PRO-TIPSTake care of your bodyGet the proper restKeep a learning journalUse the Pomodoro TechniqueHarness the power of mnemonicsTake a break from the virtual worldBuild a memory palaceUse “distributed practice”“Chunk” your informationMake a visual connection