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December 8, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ahmed Seirafi, Principal of Andalusia Development Company on Building Better Real Estate Investments & Developments
Ahmed Seirafi, Principal of Andalusia Development Company on Building Better Real Estate Investments & Developments
Show Notes
**About The Guest(s):**
Ahmed Seirafi is the principal of Alucia Development Company, a real estate investment and development firm. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Ahmed has successfully led numerous projects, including the acquisition, disposition, and development of commercial assets worth over $100 million. He is known for his expertise in multifamily and retail properties and is a second-generation real estate investor and developer.
**Summary:**
Ahmed Seirafi, principal of Alucia Development Company, shares his journey in the real estate industry and how he built a successful business. Growing up in a middle-class family with an immigrant father, Ahmed learned the value of hard work and adaptability. He started his career as a commercial real estate broker and later transitioned into investing and developing properties. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of having a mindset focused on continuous improvement and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. He now helps others through his development coaching, podcast, and speaking engagements.
**Key Takeaways:**
– Building a successful business requires a mindset focused on continuous improvement and doing things better.
– Being physically and mentally fit is crucial in the real estate industry, as it involves being active, making decisions, and managing various aspects of projects.
– Ahmed’s superpower is his ability to see beyond what is in front of him and identify multiple opportunities and possibilities for a property.
– The real estate market is currently experiencing a shortage of housing, leading to increased demand for rental properties and multifamily developments.
– Ahmed offers development coaching to individuals interested in real estate investment and development, helping them assemble a team and navigate the process successfully.
**Quotes:**
– “It’s about doing what I do or doing what you do. It’s about what everyone does and doing it better.” – Ahmed Seirafi
– “You need to be in good shape, have a clear mind, and a healthy body because this is not for the weak.” – Ahmed Seirafi
– “If you’re not physically in good shape, then your mind isn’t going to be clear to make those kinds of decisions that you need to make for the benefit of the project.” – Ahmed Seirafi
– “I’m able to see the different angles of properties and opportunities because I look beyond what’s just in front of me.” – Ahmed Seirafi
– “If you start building better projects and doing cool stuff, that’s going to motivate me to want to build even more cool stuff.” – Ahmed Seirafi
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Soft Girl Revolution: Embracing Femininity in the Workplace
The Soft Girl Revolution: Embracing Femininity in the Workplace
Show Notes
**About The Guest(s):**
Natalie E. Norfus is the founder and managing owner of Norfus Firm. With nearly 20 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney and HR DEI practitioner, Natalie partners with organizations to solve people problems, develop policies and programs, and create customized HR and DEI strategies. She is also the host of the podcast “What’s the Diel?” which focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership.
**Summary:**
Natalie E. Norfus joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the “soft girl revolution” and the changing dynamics in the workplace. The soft girl revolution is a trend where individuals, regardless of gender, are opting out of the traditional corporate ladder and prioritizing their own happiness and well-being. Natalie explains that this trend is a response to the exhaustion and lack of fulfillment that many people experience in their careers. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to success and that individuals should have the freedom to define their own paths. Natalie also highlights the need for authentic human connections and effective communication in the workplace.
**Key Takeaways:**
– The soft girl revolution is a response to the exhaustion and lack of fulfillment that many people experience in their careers.
– People are prioritizing their own happiness and well-being over traditional notions of success and climbing the corporate ladder.
– There is no one-size-fits-all approach to success, and individuals should have the freedom to define their own paths.
– Authentic human connections and effective communication are crucial in the workplace.
**Quotes:**
– “There isn’t one way to be a woman, a mother, or a wife. People are tired of feeling like they’re putting in all these hours into work and not feeling satisfied.” – Natalie E. Norfus
– “The soft girl revolution is about opting out of the traditional corporate ladder and focusing on what makes you happy.” – Natalie E. Norfus
– “We need to break out of the box and recognize that there are multiple ways to be successful.” – Natalie E. Norfus
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Price of Prosperity: Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them by Todd G Buchholz
The Price of Prosperity: Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them by Todd G Buchholz
In this bold history and manifesto, a former White House director of economic policy exposes the economic, political, and cultural cracks that wealthy nations face and makes the case for transforming those same vulnerabilities into sources of strength—and the foundation of a national renewal.
America and other developed countries, including Germany, Japan, France, and Great Britain are in desperate straits. The loss of community, a contracting jobs market, immigration fears, rising globalization, and poisonous partisanship—the adverse price of unprecedented prosperity—are pushing these nations to the brink.
Acclaimed author, economist, hedge fund manager, and presidential advisor Todd G. Buchholz argues that without a sense of common purpose and shared identity, nations can collapse. The signs are everywhere: Reckless financial markets encourage people to gamble with other people’s money. A coddling educational culture removes the stigma of underachievement. Community traditions such as American Legion cookouts and patriotic parades are derided as corny or jingoistic. Newcomers are watched with suspicion and contempt.
As Buchholz makes clear, the United States is not the first country to suffer these fissures. In The Price of Prosperity he examines the fates of previous empires—those that have fallen as well as those extricated from near-collapse and the ruins of war thanks to the vision and efforts of strong leaders. He then identifies what great leaders do to fend off the forces that tear nations apart.
Is the loss of empire inevitable? No. Can a community spirit be restored in the U.S. and in Europe? The answer is a resounding yes. We cannot retrieve the jobs of our grandparents, but we can embrace uniquely American traditions, while building new foundations for growth and change. Buchholz offers a roadmap to recovery, and calls for a revival of national pride and patriotism to help us come together once again to protect the nation and ensure our future.
About the author
Former White House economic advisor, managing director of the legendary Tiger hedge fund, and winner of Harvard’s annual teaching prize. Buchholz is a co-producer of the Broadway smash Jersey Boys and the co-writer of the new musical Glory Ride, which will be produced in London in 2017. He frequently appears on TV and radio on PBS, NPR, Fox, CNBC, Charlie Rose, and Bill Maher. Buchholz was named “One of the 21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century” by Successful Meetings magazine and recently gave a speech to two thousand people in LA as the warmup act for Jay Leno.
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December 7, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation by Mark Graban
The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation by Mark Graban
Winner! 2023 Goody Business Book Awards, Business Problem-Solving Category
The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation is an engaging, inspiring, and practical book by Mark Graban that presents an alternative approach to mistakes. Rather than punishing individuals for human error and bad decisions, Graban encourages us to embrace and learn from them, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
Sharing stories and insights from his popular podcast, “My Favorite Mistake,” along with his own work and career experiences, Graban shows how leaders can cultivate a culture of learning from mistakes. Including examples from manufacturing, healthcare, software, and two whiskey distillers, the book explores how organizations of all sizes and industries can benefit from this approach.
In the book, you’ll find practical guidance on adopting a positive mindset towards mistakes. It teaches you to acknowledge and appreciate them and take necessary measures to avoid them while gaining knowledge from the ones that occur. Additionally, it emphasizes creating a safe environment to express mistakes and encourages responding constructively by emphasizing learning over punishment.
Developing a culture of learning from mistakes through psychological safety is essential in effective leadership and organizational success. Leaders must lead by example and demonstrate kindness to themselves and others by accepting their own blunders instead of solely pushing for more courage from their team. This approach, as Graban highlights, fosters a positive and productive work environment.
The Mistakes That Make Us is a must-read for anyone looking to create a stronger organization that produces better results, including lower turnover, more improvement and innovation, and better bottom-line performance. Whether a startup founder or an aspiring leader in a larger company, this book will inspire you to lead with kindness and humility and show you how mistakes can make things right.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Technically Yours by Denise Williams
Technically Yours by Denise Williams
“You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, and you’ll root for Pearl and Cord’s happy ending.”—New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune
LibraryReads Pick
Eight years ago, he fell in love with a stranger he couldn’t have—today, she’s back in his life and the sparks between them threaten to set her career on fire.
Pearl Harris has learned the hard way to be careful in work and in love. She has the chance to make lasting change at OurCode—a nonprofit aimed at inspiring high schoolers to code—but a recent scandal puts its reputation at risk. Further complicating things, Pearl didn’t expect the one man she never stopped thinking about to join as the newest member of her board of directors.
Cord Matthews fell for Pearl when they met in an elevator eight years ago. She’s just his type: smart, capable, and makes him laugh, but when she broke his heart, he decided love wasn’t for him. When they reconnect after years with no contact, Cord is tempted to consider breaking his ban on serious relationships. But going public with a romance between them might derail Pearl’s career and the progress she’s made at OurCode.
While Pearl and Cord are both hesitant to trust their feelings and take a risk, it soon becomes impossible to keep ignoring the electricity between them. Cord is a skilled programmer, but a workplace romance might spell disaster for both of them–and love isn’t easily debugged.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Path to Ultimate Success: Becoming a Millionaire with Ron Douglas of Mentoring Giants
The Path to Ultimate Success: Becoming a Millionaire with Ron Douglas of Mentoring Giants
Show Notes
**About The Guest(s):**
Ron Douglas is the CEO of Mentoring Giants and is on a mission to help 100 entrepreneurs reach their first $1 million. With over 40 successful business exits, Ron has a wealth of experience and insights to guide others to succeed. He specializes in helping people whose revenue is stagnant, struggling to scale their business, overwhelmed, or lacking a clear roadmap.
**Summary:**
Ron Douglas, the CEO of Mentoring Giants, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss how to become ultimately successful and make your first million. Ron shares his journey from being a prison guard to building multiple successful businesses and becoming an expert in helping others achieve their entrepreneurial goals. He emphasizes that anyone can become a millionaire by putting the right puzzle pieces together and offers his coaching services to entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses.
**Key Takeaways:**
1. Ron believes that everyone has the potential to become a millionaire if they have the right puzzle pieces in place.
2. Many entrepreneurs struggle because they lack a clear roadmap or are overwhelmed by competition.
3. Ron’s coaching program helps entrepreneurs go from making six figures to seven figures by identifying and addressing the key challenges in their businesses.
4. Ron emphasizes the importance of being teachable and open to learning new strategies and approaches.
5. Sometimes, achieving success is as simple as making a few small changes or innovations in your business model.
**Quotes:**
– “I can literally take somebody that mops floors at a school and teach them how to start a cleaning company and create a million-dollar business.”
– “If you’re the thing that keeps your business together, then you don’t have a business. You’ve got a job.”
– “Once you break the million-dollar mark and you’re actually making a million dollars, you’re capable of handling it from there.”
– “Sometimes, achieving success is just a matter of belief and realizing that you can do more than you think.”
– “I’ve done it 40 times in every industry you can think of. If I can do it, anybody can do it.”
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December 5, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness by Bijoy E. John MD
Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness by Bijoy E. John MD
We spend a third of our lives in bed. Doesn’t it make sense to ensure that our sleep is as deep and nourishing as possible?
In Nobody’s Sleeping, Dr. John illuminates the intricacies of this vital, yet often under-appreciated, state of rest. Whether one needs minor adjustments to their sleep habits or a complete overhaul, Nobody’s Sleeping offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide.
A night of restful sleep can lead to increased productivity, energy, and happiness. Good sleep, akin to a healthy lifestyle, should be a shared goal within a family. When a doesn’t sleep well, neither do the parents. Dr. John addresses both general and age-specific sleep challenges to improve sleep for the entire family.
Pivoting from the temporary solutions offered by sleeping pills, Dr John champions a lasting, holistic approach to overcoming sleep obstacles. Within these pages, he empowers individuals with proven strategies to fall asleep quickly, maintain a deep sleep, and wake up feeling fully rejuvenated.
Transform your sleep patterns, and in doings so, transform your life.
Meet Dr. Bijoy E. John
Well-accomplished, board-certified physician, currently in private practice with over 25 years of experience in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
I am the founder and medical director of Sleep wellness Clinics of America PLLC in Brentwood, Tennessee, offering newer diagnostic modalities and one-stop treatment for patients with various sleep disorders.
I also founded Sleep Fix Academy, LLC which offers online courses, podcasts, and other resources to improve sleep quality.
My latest book, Nobody’s Sleeping, outlines my seven proven sleep strategies for better health and happiness. It is an honor to serve my patients and help restore them to the best versions of themselves through healthy sleep.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Unified Man, Building a Nation from Within by Neal Fisher
A Unified Man, Building a Nation from Within by Neal Fisher
Biography
Nation Building Instructor
Author of ‘A Unified Man – Building a Nation from within’.
I help people reach their perfect form; extinguishing all their weaknesses permanently so their strengths flourish automatically – becoming unrecognizable, unbreakable and unshakable.
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December 4, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Melissa Crook, Founder & Host of The F.E.E.L Podcast, Thought Leader & Public Speaker
Melissa Crook, Founder & Host of The F.E.E.L Podcast, Thought Leader & Public Speaker
Melissa Crook is a woman in her 50’s who currently lives in Fresno, CA with the great love of her life, best friend, spouse, and father of their children, Brady Crook. Melissa loves her husband, her daughters, her son-in-law, the beach, the lake, sunsets, mountains (you can take a woman out of the Pacific Northwest (PNW), but you can’t take the PNW out of the woman 
), the WSU Cougs, the 49ers, the Dodgers, and the Olympics (especially track). She’s passionate, driven, loyal, fierce, and brave. She believes in justice, mercy, equality, and empathy for ALL.
Melissa is available to speak to your group about the importance of women understanding their value and worthiness when it comes to prioritizing their self-care and overall health. She speaks to the steps she has used in her own experience to set healthy boundaries and embrace her beautiful and complex layers.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alpha Bette by Jennifer Manocherian
Alpha Bette by Jennifer Manocherian
HOW TO RATTLE YOUR NEAREST AND DEAREST
A resonant tale of love, loss, and learning how to let go
Bette Gartner, a ninety-five-year-old widow, wakes up one morning and decides to throw a dinner party that night for her small family, staff, two neighbors, and a medium—and no one knows why.
The story takes place over the course of the day and is told through the multiple points of view of Bette’s guests, switching back and forth between them as we learn about their motivations, dreams, hopes, and fears. These various storylines converge at the dinner table, where the coming together of different personalities, each with their own tensions and pain points, erupts into epiphanies, resolutions, and new beginnings before the final act of the evening Bette has planned.
Alpha Bette is more than the story of a particular family’s history. Aside from recounting how the characters navigate the daily mundanities of urban life, it also dwells on their larger existential anxieties and the impact of the holes and absences that deceased and displaced loved ones leave behind.
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