Bourbon and Breakthroughs

After 151 episodes, Chris is taking a pause from recording. It's not “goodbye” — it's "see you later!" Just like a great bourbon, this show will be ready in a bigger, better, and bolder expression with some patience and time. Thank you for listening and sharing the show!If you'd like to connect with Chris or learn more about his one-on-one coaching for business owners, his entry-level Breakthrough Coaching program, or his Bourbon and Breakthroughs Live Events, go to goodmancoachinginc.com and click the "Work with Me" button.Key Points From This Episode:Pressing pause. Why Chris has decided to take a break from the podcast. Other ways to connect with him. A word of thanks to listeners. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Chris Goodman Chris Goodman EmailGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching IncGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Are you thinking about taking the leap and starting your own business? Have you got passion and a great idea, but lack a solid plan? In this episode, we sit down with Amine Karaoud, Founder of Old Louisville Whiskey, to discuss the path to starting his own business and the role of patience and diligence in creating a quality product. In our conversation, Amine shares his entrepreneurial journey, from a first-generation immigrant to owning and running his own whiskey brand. We discuss the defining moment when Amine decided to embark on his whiskey-making venture and the importance of embracing risk and seizing opportunities. He shares lessons from opening up his first store, how he was able to gain traction in the market, what he would do differently, and why timing is the key to success. Gain insights into his approach to managing stress, why he finds the entrepreneurial path so fulfilling, why taking the time to do it right is essential, and much more. Pour yourself a glass of Old Louisville Whiskey and join us as we explore how to be a tenacious, successful entrepreneur and why there is no substitute for patience and aging with Amine Karaoud!Key Points From This Episode:Introduction to Amine and a special blend of Old Louisville Whiskey.He explains the process behind his Single Barrel #1 Whiskey.How he knows when the whiskey is mature enough for bottling. Amine shares his background and entrepreneurial journey.Why the corporate track did not fulfill his ambitions.Lessons and breakthroughs from opening his first store. Embracing risk and the role of timing in his success.The moment he decided to start his own whiskey company.Explore how he deals with stress and anxiety. Old Louisville Whiskey’s unique approach to customer experience. Discover how he stays motivated, fulfilled, and happy. Hear what kind of ingredients make up the Amine cocktail!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Amine Karaoud on LinkedInOld Louisville WhiskeyOld Louisville Whiskey on InstagramOld Louisville Whiskey on FacebookOld Louisville Whiskey | Single Barrel #1Chris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching IncGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Sometimes, it's the simplest changes to your routine, your behavior, or your mindset that can have the biggest effect on your results. Today’s episode responds to listener requests for more actionable content with two ultimate hacks for better or more effective results in your life and business! You’ll learn how to take more responsibility, suspend fear, judgment, and doubt, take bold action, and give better than you get, plus, you’ll receive a whole lot of practical advice in between. For a valuable shift in perspective to help move you forward, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:The value of “owning it” rather than shifting blame.Steps you can take to visualize forward momentum and take bold action.How to determine where you can take more responsibility in your business.What it looks like to step out of ego and into service or contribution.Why most business books talk about the importance of mission and vision.The significance of shifting from I to we.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Chris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching IncGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Have you ever hired a new employee and instantly felt like you went from business leader to babysitter? It might not be what you want to hear, but this often happens because you didn’t hire well in the first place! In this episode, host and professional life and business coach, Chris Goodman walks you through some of the hiring breakthroughs he’s had in his many years of experience so that you can avoid the challenges and potentially costly errors that can result from not putting the work in upfront. Tuning in, you’ll learn 10+ tips for creating a methodical hiring process, reading between the lines on resumes, taking your ego out of the equation, recruiting against a set of strong values, putting simple metrics between you and the business, and much more. Whether you’re revamping your hiring process, building a business, or doing anything that requires enrolling and enlisting help from others, this episode is full of practical advice and valuable insights that you won’t want to miss!Key Points From This Episode:How to shift your perspective on the traditional hiring/firing model.The value of a clear and methodical hiring process and tips for creating one.What people reveal about themselves in the language on their resume.Why a quick conversation or call with an applicant is an important next step.When to check references (and why earlier is better).A potentially controversial take on behavioral assessments.The significance of someone’s personal and professional track record.Your cue to slow down and detach from the outcome.Reasons that the conversation is the relationship.A guide to values-based recruitment.Questions to ask yourself when a potential hire is on the right track.The importance of expectation setting and external feedback.How to craft a strong offer and operating agreement (as well as a disagreement!)What it means to put something between you and the business.Advice for implementing a GROW coaching model.The story of why Chris is so passionate about life and business coaching.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ep 17: Breakthroughs from Training with Mark Willis, CEO of Keller WilliamsKeller Williams Leverage SeriesMark Willis LeadershipFierce LeadershipAlex HormoziGary KellerThe ONE ThingThe ONE Thing PodcastChris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching Inc DISC AssessmentGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Although there won’t be any sharing of bourbon on today’s episode, you’ll walk away with valuable insights as we focus solely on some of the epic breakthroughs from Chris’ recent trip to Texas. Chris spent two days in training with the CEO of Keller Williams Realty, Mark Willis, and one of their other top leaders Melanie Kennemann, who is on their executive leadership team. In no particular order, Chris takes listeners through several key breakthroughs he walked away with from his time at the Leverage Series. He unpacks a few noteworthy quotes by Mark Willis, why he loves a particular line from The Prosperous Coach, shares his best breakthrough from Melanie about honing your approach and walking your team to self-discovery, and much more. So, get ready as Chris breaks down two days of intense learning for you. He'll also share actionable insights that you can plug right into your life and business, so you can rock and roll. Thanks for listening, enjoy!Key Points From This Episode:What you can expect from this episode of the Bourbon and Breakthroughs Podcast.How you can gain the most out of today’s episode.Coaching tip: by the end of the podcast you should be able to clearly identify what you are going to take immediate action on.A quick overview of the course Chris took with Keller Williams Realty: Leverage Series.Chris unpacks a quote from Mark Willis, current CEO of Keller Williams; “You get the most control out of your life by letting go of the things that hold you back.”Why Chris loves the line from The Prosperous Coach: “My business plan has one line: Meet new and inspiring people.”His encouragement to listeners: who would open up all kinds of doors for you?“There’s nothing about leadership that’s telling people what to do” — Mark Willis; and why it’s more about inspiring them.Chris shares his two cents about Mark Willis saying, “If you want 9/10 level talent, you must be, and play at, a 9/10 yourself.”A note on the previous breakthrough; talent wants to be challenged and pushed in a good way.What Chris means when he says, “The only things that change are the 20%’s and the standards.”Chris parallels his thought of “If you can cast a vision around anyone, you can cast a vision around anyone” to a similar quote by Zig Ziglar about selling anything to anyone. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Melanie Kennemann on LinkedInMark Willis on LinkedInMark Willis LeadershipLeverage Series Keller WilliamsKeller WilliamsKeller Williams HeadquartersFrom Passive to PassionateThe Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients (The Prosperous Series)Chris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching Inc Get to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Today on Bourbon and Breakthroughs, we’re doing something a little bit different! Joining us for a live coaching session is life and business coach, host of the Life Coach Hotline Podcast, and Chris’ beautiful wife, Lindsey Mango. In this thought-provoking episode, Lindsey speaks candidly about the trepidation she feels when it comes to expanding her family, shares her mission to create deeper and more intimate friendships in 2024, and reflects on the gap between how she shows up in her business now versus how she shows up in her personal life. Our conversation reveals the importance of vulnerability for business owners, C-suite executives, and others in leadership positions, but it also demonstrates Lindsey’s inspiring openness and her willingness to change her mind, which is an essential part of being “coachable” and making the changes we want to make in our lives. As you’ll discover, this episode was actually recorded for Lindsey’s podcast, but it was too good not to share! If you’re looking to learn and grow as a leader but feel like you’re hitting a wall, this live coaching session might just open you up to a new perspective, so be sure to tune in today.Key Points From This Episode:Reasons that coaches need coaches too!Three areas in her life that Lindsey is seeking coaching for.What Lindsey means when she talks about making expansion optional.The important role of compassion when addressing the parts of you that are afraid to grow.What Lindsey would say if a million people were listening.The distinctive lens she brings to her coaching work and that makes her so hungry for growth.Distinguishing between experience and performance.An unexpected shift or transformation that took place for Lindsey during this session.Why we shouldn’t hold ourselves back when we have something to share.Next steps for Lindsey, including paying attention to her unique perspective.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lindsey MangoLife Coach Hotline PodcastLindsey Mango on LinkedInLindsey Mango on InstagramLindsey Mango on FacebookBittersweetLoudermilkChris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching IncGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Hiring a business coach is a valuable investment in not only your professional growth as an entrepreneur or business owner but your personal growth too. Just ask Mitch Cammidge, a business coach and advisor to more than 10,000 business owners, multi-event speaker, small business marketing genius, and visionary of Mitch Cammidge Coaching. There are three things Mitch believes any business needs to be successful: a simple design, elegant operations, and repeatable systems. In this episode of Bourbon and Breakthroughs, he unpacks each of these essential elements and shares some practical steps to help you take your business from chaos to legacy. We also discuss the importance of human capital, why a formal education isn’t a prerequisite for success, how to take the ego out of being the centerpiece of your business, ways to stay calm and dependable in the face of business warfare, and more! For actionable advice and some harsh but helpful truths from the Savage in Business, be sure to tune in today.Key Points From This Episode:Complex doesn’t equal sophisticated: why a successful business is simple in its design.Human capital as the most important investment for any business.Reasons that an MBA isn’t necessarily a talisman for success.What it looks like for a business to be elegant and repeatable in its operation.Practical steps for building a bridge from chaos to legacy.From function performer to knowledge center to recognized expert: removing ego from the equation while still being the face of your business.Why you need to be prepared to say goodbye to customers.The action-packed story behind the phrase, “savage in business.”Tips for maintaining a cool, calm, collected attitude in the warfare of business.How to have your “buckle-up moment” and work with Mitch!Key components of Mitch’s strong and straight-to-the-point Savage in Business cocktail.Parting advice for getting after it and taking advantage of the opportunities in front of you.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Mitch CammidgeThe Savage PlaybookWorld Wide Entrepreneur Academy (WWEA)Savage in Business – The PodcastMitch Cammidge on LinkedInMitch Cammidge on XMitch Cammidge on InstagramMitch Cammidge on YouTubeMitch Cammidge on FacebookUndisputed MasteryTony RobbinsOban WhiskeyChris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching IncGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

What would it take for you to live the life you truly want? Maybe it’s time to stop asking how much money you need to achieve it, or how you’re going to get there, and instead, uncover what type of life would excite you most. Joining us today is Rob Murgatroyd, whose life-changing transformations have been years, if not decades, in the making. While the bulk of Rob’s career was spent as a chiropractor, his life today could not be further from that reality. Not only has he moved his family from the US to beautiful Florence, Italy, but his TikTok videos on being an American in this food-obsessed country have made him a social media sensation! However, his journey from being a chiropractor to where he is today has not been straightforward or smooth. There is no way he would have reached his destination if he had not been willing to step off the familiar path. Similarly, our conversation today takes many fascinating turns that never would have happened if we had tried to plan it all out. While our conversation kicks off with Rob’s first taste of Bourbon, it ends with profound reflections on the nature of creativity, with insights on where it comes from and how you can learn to turn down the noise and listen to the voice within. In between all that Rob shares the many side journeys he had to go on, like traveling, becoming a DJ, and receiving coaching, to uncover the revelatory lessons that would help him shift his mindset and find himself where he is today. Join us for a truly expansive conversation and find out how his wife's fateful words 'I like you better in Italy' prompted his transformative journey, why he decided to use this phrase as the title of his upcoming book, and what ingredients he would use for his cocktail 'la dolce vita', and much more!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming back today’s guest, all the way from Florence, Italy, Rob Murgatroyd.Chris breaks down everything you need to know about drinking bourbon for the first time.Rob tries out his first-ever bourbon drink according to Chris’s instructions.The transformations Rob has gone through since he and Chris first met.What Rob gained from chasing what made him feel alive; from traveling to becoming a DJ.The challenge of subtracting what doesn’t bring you joy.Rob’s experience of trying to leave his chiropractic career behind.His advice to anyone going through a transformation, or gathering the courage to do so.The confluence of influences that helped Rob change his mindset.Answering the question ‘Where does creativity come from?’Learning to turn down the noise and listening to the voice within.Detailing and naming Rob’s cocktail, La Dolce Vita!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rob Murgatroyd on LinkedInRobMurgatroyd on TikTokRob Murgatroyd on XRob Murgatroyd on InstagramRob Murgatroyd on FacebookThe Next Chapter PodcastChris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching IncGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Today we are joined by one of the most prolific guests we've ever interviewed! Phil. M. Jones is a notorious speaker and author with EIGHT number-one bestsellers, and he is also the founder and author of the book-turned-movement, Exactly What to Say. Phil is fully focused on turning services into products as is evident in his vast reach and influence, and Exactly What to Say is fast becoming a household name around the world. After Phil introduces us to Exactly What to Drink and the story behind it, we explore Phil’s professional journey, and how his life’s plan evolved especially when he lost $2 million overnight. We discover why he says it’s impossible to write, perform, and edit at the same time, and how to remain truly present yet purposeful in everything you say. Phil discusses what it's like to allow others to use his work as their own, how he vets prospective business partners, and why it’s important to understand visibility, credibility, authenticity, and availability. He also explains how creating constraints can actually be a catalyst for your biggest breakthroughs.After hearing this fascinating conversation, the only drink you’ll want to reach for is "The Always in Fashioned!"  Learn more about Phil and his work in the show notes and at philmjones.com Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming the larger-than-life, Phil M. Jones, and introducing Exactly What to Drink.Taking a look at Phil’s initial vision of his professional journey and how it’s evolved.How he’s extended his service offerings to real estate. Why you can never write, perform, and edit at the exact same time.How to balance staying present with being purposeful in your speech. Why Phil is so focused on turning services into products and his goal of collective ownership.The breakdowns and breakthroughs he’s had in allowing others to make his work their own.How he chooses the people that he wants to work closely with. The ins and outs of visibility, credibility, authenticity, and availability. How creating constraints helped Phil achieve a plethora of professional breakthroughs.  His entry-level bourbon recommendation and any-bottle-in-the-world choice. The Always in Fashioned. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Phil M. JonesPhil M. Jones on LinkedInPhil M. Jones on InstagramPhil M. Jones on XPhil M. Jones on YouTubePhil M. Jones on Facebook Heaven’s Door  Michter’s Rye‘The Million Dollar Speaker | Phil M. Jones Interview’Chris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching Inc The Relentless Growth MastermindGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

This episode is one for the books, as our guests are also the creators of one of the wonderful bourbon-based variations we’ll try on the show. Janell and Mike Bass are the founders of Ponyboy Slings, a brand that offers up a new and exciting way to drink whiskey. Their passion for beverages and decades-long experience in the industry made this venture a no-brainer for the dynamic duo, and they’ve developed innovative techniques for working as a couple that are applicable to all industries. Today, we taste all three of Ponyboy Slings’ drinks, starting with their flagship offering the Bourbon Popstar, and working our way through the Derby Cream Soda to end with My Cherry Amour. Janell and Mike offer some insight into the effort it takes to bring a new product to market, why having an excellent palate is both a blessing and a curse, and their unique perspective on building trust as business partners. They also share their beautiful wedding story before diving into the long-term vision for their brand, their advice for prospective startup owners, and what they want people to know and remember about Ponyboy Slings. We loved every single one of Ponyboy Slings’ unique cocktails in a can and will be ordering the Bubbly Bombshell and the Ponyrony on repeat! Key Points From This Episode:How Janell and Mike ended up choosing their company name: Ponyboy Slings. The way their passion and experience in the beverage industry fueled their business. Rocket Fuel: How Janell and Mike have engineered new ways to work as business partners. Getting into Ponyboy Slings’ products, starting with their flagship drink, the Bourbon Popstar.Discussing the effort it took to bring their drinks to market and some breakthrough moments. Why it’s a blessing and a curse to have an excellent palate.The story of Janell and Mike’s surprise wedding. The ins and outs of Ponyboy Slings’ wildcard cooler, the Derby Cream Soda.Moving on to our final Ponyboy Slings taster, My Cherry Amour. Mike and Janell explain the long-term vision for their brand.What they want people to know about Ponyboy Slings, including the Ponywagon. The Bubbly Bombshell and the Ponyrony!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Janell BassJanell Bass on LinkedInJanell Bass on InstagramMike Bass on LinkedInMike Bass on InstagramPonyboy SlingsPonyboy Slings on InstagramPonyboy Slings on YouTubePunchbowl ProjectJanelle and Mike’s WeddingChris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching Inc The Relentless Growth MastermindGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching