More Action

Hosted by Sheley Brien

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More Action is a straightforward business podcast that explores what actions will drive the results you actually desire. Beginning in finance to an 18-year corporate career to restaurant ownership and media agency to now co-owning a commercial construction company, your host, Sheley Brien, shares her tough lessons, triumphs and wisdom weekly with a mixture of tactical advice and raw compassion. Join conversations with expert guests – from mindset strategists to veteran business owners, from real estate tycoons to skilled entrepreneurship experts – to uncover their actions taken to create the success and life of your dreams. Action creates change! www.sheleybrien.com IG: @sheleybrien LinkedIn: @sheleybrien YouTube: @itssheleybrien

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26 min

180. Allow Your Perspective to Change With New Information

Change can be daunting, but what if embracing it is the key to unlocking your next level of success? In today’s episode, I dive into how a simple conversation with my hairstylist sparked a powerful realization about holding onto the past and the need to move forward. Reflecting on my personal growth, and the importance of listening to my instincts, I share actionable insights to help you navigate change in your own life with confidence. Tune in to learn how embracing change can lead to growth, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose! Plus, stay until the end to hear me reveal exciting news about this podcast!Episode Highlights:• [3:03] - Why we need to let go of past expectations.• [6:58] - A hard look at my time management to realign priorities for my business, family, and health.• [12:27] - Feeling the shift and recognizing when it’s time to take bold action.• [17:50] - Lessons from three powerful books that redefined my perspective on leadership and growth.• [23:20] - What’s next for the podcast and the community.Books Mentioned• Confessions of An Advertising Man by David Ogilvy• Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey B Mackay• Invent and Wander by Jeff BezosLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!

52 min

179. The Power of Partnership, Working with Your Spouse with Chris Brien - June 23’

This week I’ll be sharing a repost of my very first episode joined by my husband, Chris Brien. Running a business with your spouse can be a challenge—or your biggest advantage. In this episode, I sit down with my Chris to share how we’ve built a successful commercial construction business while keeping our marriage strong. From managing stress and business failures to setting clear expectations and prioritizing family, we’re breaking down what has worked for us over the years. Whether you’re working with your spouse or simply balancing business and family life, this conversation will give you real, actionable insights to strengthen your partnerships—both at home and at work.Tune in for a candid look at what it takes to grow a business and a marriage that lasts.Episode Highlights:• The #1 secret to our 20-year marriage• Managing stress and expectations in business and marriage• How we’ve navigated major business failures together• Balancing parenthood while running a business• Why supporting your spouse in business is crucial for successLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!Chris Brien Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTubehttps://briencontracting.com/

45 min

178. Building Smarter: How Tech is Reshaping Construction with Chris Brien

Technology is changing the way we do business, and in construction, it’s no different. In this episode, I am joined by Chris Brien, and we dive into the tools, systems, and strategies we’ve implemented to scale our commercial construction business efficiently. From project management software to the future of AI in construction, we share what’s working, what’s not, and what we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re in construction or another industry, these insights can help you optimize your operations, build stronger relationships, and grow with intention.Episode Highlights: • [2:43] - The tech investments that transformed our business • [7:20] - The debate: build systems as you scale or implement systems after you scale? • [17:00] - Using data to drive decisions and innovation.• [25:30] - Our thoughts on how AI in construction could help catch potential errors or problems.• [30:40] - What we enjoy and what frustrates us about our industry, and how we choose to move forward.• [39:50] - Rethinking the “low bid” mentality and pushing for relationship driven projects to change and inspire our industry for the better.Mentioned: Book: 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan SullivanBook: The Originals by Adam GrantPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Let’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!Chris Brien Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTubehttps://briencontracting.com/

27 min

177. Your Burnout Prevention Plan

Most people don’t talk about burnout until they’re already deep in it by the end of the year—but what if we could prevent it before it even starts? In this episode, I take a proactive approach using Charlie Munger’s Inversion Principle to reverse engineer burnout. Instead of waiting until you’re overwhelmed, I’ll walk you through how to identify and eliminate the habits that lead to burnout so you can stay focused, energized, and productive all year long.Episode Highlights:• [5:47] - Using Charlie Munger’s theory of inversion on burnout.• [8:15] - 5 common burnout triggers—and how to avoid them.• [15:50] - A step-by-step burnout prevention plan to stay sharp and in control• [25:15] - Putting all the steps together to prevent burnout all year long.Mentioned: First Episodes of The New Year: 174. Redefining Success for 2025175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOW176. What Are You Practicing?Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Charlie Munger - Book Rec: Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Peter D. Kaufman Past Episode: 138. Making Tough Decisions: Ego or DataLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!

26 min

176. What Are You Practicing?

Let’s maintain this strong energy of productivity and a focused mindset as we continue into this new year! In this episode, I want to share a quote that inspired this topic from Author James Clear, surrounding the concept that “everything we do is practice.” I’ll pose some ideas and reflective questions on how to recognize what you might be practicing, why this is significant when it comes to your career and life goals, and how you can intentionally pursue helpful practices to reach your own success. Let’s put excuses to the side and actively propel ourselves in the right direction! Episode Highlights:• [2:42] - Quote on “practicing”, what it means and how this puts a spin on your daily activities. • [5:49] - How you can become aware of what you are practicing that you may have never realized.• [12:04] - The “10,000 hours” rule and why this goes for both healthy and unhealthy habits you do consistently. • [18:07] - How your team or family can be affected and influenced by your own practices and vice versa.• [23:42] - An actional tip and where to start when it comes to becoming more intentional so you can move the needle in what you want to achieve. Mentioned: Last Week's Episode: 175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOWEpisode 173. Let Fear Be Your GuideBook: Atomic Habits by James Clear Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm GladwellLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!

23 min

175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOW

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of More Action in 2025! I’m going to jump right into it in this episode and share my insights about why building discipline beats New Year's resolutions and motivation, so you can build routines that go beyond the first few weeks of January. Tune in as I define discipline versus motivation, share real life examples from my business and personal life, and also recommend two amazing books to get you in the right discipline mindset for a life changing 2025. Let’s strategically take this year by storm!Episode Highlights:• [2:42] - Defining motivation vs. discipline and why resolutions often fail.• [4:46] - Why emotion keeps motivation from beating the sustainable process of discipline.• [6:57] - Real life examples where discipline proved to be very fruitful.• [10:45] - The question I ask myself when I feel like giving up.• [12:55] - How and where you can actively build discipline in your life.• [19:43] - Book recommendations and my main takeaways from them: Atomic Habits by James Clear and Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins Episodes mentioned 4. Stop the Cycle - Why You Have Repeat Resolutions104. What’s Missing From Your 2024 ResolutionsLast Episode: 174. Redefining Success for 2025Need more protein in your diet?My 1st Phorm link: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=SHELEYLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!

9 min

174. Redefining Success for 2025

We’ve made it the end of 2024 and the start of something brand new! In this short, but valuable episode, I wanted to provide you with the gift of a perspective shift for redefining what success might look like for you in 2025. Everyone’s idea of success is personal, and it’s a reminder to not let yourself be influenced by what other people or society say yours’ should be. Join me as I share my own story of how this question momentarily had me puzzled, along with some heartfelt advice from a great source. Together, let’s define success that is genuine to each of us and continue to take MORE ACTION this new year!Episode Highlights:• [1:20] - Why I am so passionate about mindset transformation.• [2:22] - How “defining success a year from now” became a hard question for me to answer.• [5:40] - Warner Buffett’s insight on how to think about success in terms of relationships.• [7:10] - Chris and I’s answer on success and my plan 2025.• [8:00] - My actionable challenge and gift to you on how to close out the year.Warren Buffett Interview Mentioned:https://youtu.be/ieXLNVwshRULet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!

15 min

173. Let Fear Be Your Guide

What if fear could be the catalyst to start the year stronger than ever? In this episode, I share how a keynote from Bear Grylls at the Procore Groundbreak event in Denver transformed my perspective on fear. Instead of letting fear hold us back, what if we saw it as a tool to propel us forward in business and life?I’ll unpack Bear Grylls’ story of overcoming a life-threatening injury to achieve global success, and we’ll explore how shifting your mindset can turn fear into an opportunity for growth. By the end, I’ll leave you with thought-provoking questions to help you reflect on how fear could be guiding you to your next big move.Episode Highlights:• [4:40] - Sharing Bear Grylls story of the biggest challenge and life threatening injury he faced before becoming the well known figure he is today. • [8:40] - Changing your mindset and channeling fear as an opportunity to grow.• [10:42] - Going against typical human nature, even in business, to always analyze risks and hold back.• [12:10] - Questions: What have you been running from and how can fear guide you to that next step?Episode Mentioned: 168. The One Career Hack Every Professional Needs with Jennifer Wallace-SasekLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!

32 min

172. 5 Books That Transformed My 2024

It wouldn’t be the end of the year on this podcast without sharing my top books of 2024! These aren’t your typical business books—they’re thought-provoking reads that challenged my beliefs, reshaped my leadership style, and shifted how I view success, failure, and opportunity.In this episode, I’ll walk you through the lessons these books taught me about relationships, running a business, and building lasting success. Whether you’re looking to grow personally or professionally, this list will inspire you to invest in yourself through reading and prepare for an even bigger 2025.Tune in to discover why these books made my list and how they can spark powerful changes in your life. • 4:17 - 1) Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini• 8:53 - 2) Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell• 16:27 - 3) Relentless by Tim Grover• 20:47 - 4) Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Peter D. Kaufman • 26:35 - 5) How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad JacobsEpisode Mentioned: 158. Leveraging Your "Dark Side” For GoodNeed more protein in your diet?My 1st Phorm link: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=SHELEYLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!

18 min

171. Problems vs. Missed Opportunities

In this episode, I open up about those overwhelming moments when the to-do list feels endless, and progress seems out of reach. If you’re a high achiever who’s ever felt stuck jumping from task to task without real results, you’re not alone—and there’s a way forward.I share a three-step process to help you regain control, reduce stress, and create momentum. Whether you're leading a team, managing your home, or focusing on personal growth, these steps are a game changer. From brain-dumping tasks without judgment to prioritizing, delegating, and organizing your schedule, this approach will transform how you tackle your day.Tune in to learn how to get back on track, elevate your productivity, and approach your goals with clarity. Download now and let’s take MORE ACTION!Episode Highlights:• [4:45] - Getting out all the tasks in your head without judgment or filter. • [6:50] - Organizing your tasks into two columns: Missed Opportunities and Problems• [10.29] - The next step of prioritization and delegation.• [12:05] - Connecting your missed opportunities to your calendar and delegating problems when possible. • [15:43] - Personal experience of putting this method to work!Mentioned: The Game Podcast by Alex Hormozi Paul Graham’s Maker’s Schedule, Manager Schedule ArticlePast Episode on Scheduling - 131. How To Get The Most Out Of Your DayLet’s get connected on Socials!Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video!For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.comSubscribe so you never miss an episode where my guests and I share our biggest, toughest, and most profitable lessons with you! Chances are you found this podcast through a friend or social media and it would mean the world to me if you would pay it forward by sharing this with fellow peers and entrepreneurs hungry for success, without the BS!