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Chicago Business Review with Young Lee

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As a lifelong Chicagoan, entrepreneur, and real estate broker, I love everything about this city...but the one thing that makes Chicago so great is the amazing people. On this weekly podcast, We want to pull back the curtain and introduce you to some of the sharpest minds in business, education, and politics so that you can learn how to scale your business faster and more efficiently and achieve greater success in your professional and personal life! You are going to learn from some of the highest-paid experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders about their specific tactics, strategies, and insider tips on leadership, leverage, technology, hiring, and building an amazing culture so that you can create the success and the change you’ve been looking for. I’m Young Lee…. Welcome to the Success Game. Also, be sure to subscribe, if you haven't already, so every podcast gets sent straight to you and you don't have to go searching for it! See you next week on the Success Game!

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Episode thumbnail for Turning Passion into Profit: The Journey of Gear West's Jan Guenther

September 21, 2023

Turning Passion into Profit: The Journey of Gear West's Jan Guenther

<p class="ql-align-center">What does it look like to follow your passion and turn that passion into a successful business that has lasted several decades?&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">This is the inspiring story of Jan Guenther, the owner of GearWest ( a specialty store focusing on cross-country skis, nordic skis, running, biking, apparel, and accessories).&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Discover how Jan took the leap from working all day and going to business school at night to starting her own bike store.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Appreciate her insights on how Jan learned all she could about the outdoor sports industry by getting involved in the sports she was selling gear for. And resonate with her solid appreciation for the crucial role the customer plays in your business and how to take good care of them.</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">How did Jan get the word out there about her business in a pre-Internet time? What would Jan do differently if she could start over? And how did Jan succeed as a woman in such a male-dominated industry?&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Young asks some probing questions of Jan that take us back to an appreciation of old-fashioned values that involve doing the work yourself and then becoming a role model to others over time.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">And the bonus is that you build a successful business where your customers want to connect with you as you grow! Please join us in this delightful conversation.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>&nbsp;"Your customers are your lifeblood." ~ Jan Guenther</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>How Jan left the big corporate world to start a small business</li><li>Early business lessons: appreciate and look after your customer</li><li>Why good service will last longer than most products</li><li>Getting more women into sport by being a role model</li><li>Getting energized by contrasts outdoors: working hard and playing hard</li><li>The importance of supporting small businesses (and not taking advantage of them)</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>And so much more!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Jan Guenther:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://www.gearwest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gearwest.com/</a></li><li>Email - <a href="mailto:jan@gearwest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jan@gearwest.com</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Young Lee:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yng201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Lee | Facebook</a></li><li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/younglee201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Lee - Host of the Chicago Business Review Podcast/Show</a></li></ul><br/>

Episode thumbnail for Mastering Personal Accountability with Lisa Small and Habitual Growth

September 14, 2023

Mastering Personal Accountability with Lisa Small and Habitual Growth

<p class="ql-align-center">Do you ever feel stuck in your life? Perhaps you have an idea of what you need to do to create momentum and shift your energy toward healthy change, but you don't know where to begin.</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">If so, Habitual Growth could be the app and productivity tool you need to create that personal accountability in your life!&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">It needn't be anything too dramatic or overwhelming either: just ask yourself each day what is the one thing you can do that will move you 1% towards your defined goals.</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Lisa Small is the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Habitual Growth, a tool and system that can help understand the “why” behind our thoughts and actions.</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Habitual Health can help you develop self-awareness to understand where you’re at in life, prioritize and build disciplined behaviors, and create confidence to persevere through difficulties and challenges.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">In this engaging conversation between Lisa Small and our host Young Lee, you will learn just what you need to do to take action and make personal growth a healthy habit. The app also comes with a 30-day free trial!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Lisa's relatable story will inspire you to seek out habitual growth as we realize that we are all on a journey of continuing personal education. Please join us.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>"What am I going to prioritize, or make sure that I'm getting done today, that moves me just 1% closer (to my goal)?" ~ Lisa Small</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>What is Habitual Growth? Lisa unpacked the tool for us</li><li>The value of moving 1% closer to our goals each day (and tracking our progress)</li><li>What made Lisa embark on her journey of habitual growth?</li><li>The power of writing down your goals</li><li>How long does it take to create a new habit?</li><li>Understanding personal accountability and progress tracking</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>And so much more!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Lisa Small:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://www.habitualgrowth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Habitual Growth</a></li><li>Apple Store - <a href="https://apps.apple.com/cr/app/habitual-growth/id6446201836" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apps.apple.com/cr/app/habitual-growth/id6446201836</a></li><li>Google Play - <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.avantsoft.habitualgrowth&amp;pli=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.avantsoft.habitualgrowth&amp;pli=1</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Young Lee:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yng201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Lee | Facebook</a></li><li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/younglee201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Lee - Host of the Chicago Business Review Podcast/Show</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for Solar Energy Demystified: Savings, Sustainability, and More with Eric Peterman

September 7, 2023

Solar Energy Demystified: Savings, Sustainability, and More with Eric Peterman

<p class="ql-align-center">Are you aware of the power of solar energy in Chicagoland? Do you realize just how sexy solar is in the Midwest?&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Host Young Lee is joined by Eric Peterman today, former wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, and the two unpacking absolutely everything you need to know about solar energy!</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Eric is now the Managing Director of Nelnet Renewable Energy and he’s spent over a decade understanding just how to provide homes and businesses with a turnkey solution for their renewable energy plan.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">And while the sun has always been there, shining down on us, it seems like only recently have we learned how best to harness its power.</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">This involves tax savings, feeding your extra energy back into the grid, knowing who you can trust with an installation, what to do if you break a panel, and even what to do if you want to repair your roof!&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Young leaves no stone unturned as he asks all the simple but important questions that will have you asking, ‘How can I get solar on my roof?’ Please join us in this deep dive into all things solar!&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>“Solar is so new still. The industry is so young, that a lot of people still don’t have a full understanding of what it is, how it works, and how the savings flow.” ~ Eric Peterman</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Is solar beneficial for everyone?</li><li>How to evaluate your utility bill</li><li>What kind of savings can you expect once you invest in solar?</li><li>Lessons Eric has learned on the sports field that he applies in business</li><li>Understanding the Renewable Energy Credit Score</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>And so much more!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Eric Peterman:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://nelnetenergy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nelnetenergy.com/</a></li><li>X - <a href="https://twitter.com/petermaneric" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/petermaneric</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Young Lee:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yng201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Lee | Facebook</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/younglee201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Lee - Host of the Chicago Business Review Podcast/Show</a></p>

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What is Chicago Business Review with Young Lee?

As a lifelong Chicagoan, entrepreneur, and real estate broker, I love everything about this city...but the one thing that makes Chicago so great is the amazing people.

On this weekly podcast, We want to pull back the curtain and introduce you to some of the sharpest minds in business, education, and politics so that you can learn how to scale your business faster and more efficiently and achieve greater success in your professional and personal life!

You are going to learn from some of the highest-paid experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders about their specific tactics, strategies, and insider tips on leadership, leverage, technology, hiring, and building an amazing culture so that you can create the success and the change you’ve been looking for.

I’m Young Lee…. Welcome to the Success Game.

Also, be sure to subscribe, if you haven't already, so every podcast gets sent straight to you and you don't have to go searching for it!

See you next week on the Success Game!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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