Life Ladder

About Life Ladder

Life Ladder is your go-to podcast for navigating both personal and professional growth. Whether you're a young professional climbing the corporate ladder or an experienced worker seeking to pivot or climb higher, Life Ladder offers practical insights, actionable advice, and inspirational stories to fuel your ambition. Tune in to discover proven techniques for overcoming obstacles, seizing opportunities, and crushing goals. Join us on Life Ladder as we climb together, one rung at a time. Your journey to success starts here.

Publisher

Matt Fowler

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2024

Latest episode

14 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Nov 2024

   Money Doesn't Buy Happiness, But It Can Buy Freedom

   I'm testing out a new format for the Life Ladder Podcast. The first episode of season 2 is an audio-only look at the saying "money doesn't buy happiness". I'm convinced the person who coined this phrase was not likely struggling. It is true that "money doesn't buy happiness," but it can certainly buy freedom. This saying discards some needs. A certain amount of money is required to meet basic necessities.

2. 

   12 Jun 2024

   Jay Sloan: Pastor, Entrepreneur, Believe Pest Control- Life Ladder Ep 10

   Episode 10 of the Life Ladder Podcast features a small business owner by the name of Jay Sloan. He is owner of Believe Pest Control based out of Spring Hill, KS. Jay has many years of pest control experience and is well-respected within the community. His 5-star Google rating is an excellent example of that. Jay prioritizes family and runs the business as a family business. The Sloans also started the non-profit Believe Church. The Sloan's are respected members of our small community and have hosted several inclusive events. Believe Pest Control: https://www.believepestcontrol.com/ Book Recommendations NIV Bible (Large Print): https://amzn.to/3Rg3leP How to Win Friends & Influence People: https://amzn.to/3VeaDB7 The Total Money Makeover: https://amzn.to/3x1iSID This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

3. 

   5 Jun 2024

   Drew Six: Musician, Creator, Entrepreneur - Life Ladder Ep 9

   Episode 9 of the Life Ladder Podcast features a career musician by the name of Drew Six. He's a super-talented singer/songwriter in the Country genre. Drew's music has an Americana appeal and walks the line of Rock as well. He's an excellent performer currently preparing to play the one and only Maddison Square Garden.This is an important episode as Drew shows you can make a living as a musician without being a major celebrity. Another thing that really caught my attention with Drew is the consistency of his image and branding. It is seriously top notch and he is someone who could easily be used as a case study. We briefly joked about Drew taking on some interns. I can say, it might be worth reaching out to him. You would be able to help him out and learn a ton in the process. You never know?!? You can find Drew's music and more at DrewSix.com Book Recommendations Day Trading Attention: https://amzn.to/4bRD9Po This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

4. 

   29 May 2024

   Elizabeth Anderson: Program Manager - Life Ladder Ep 8

   Episode 8 of the Life Ladder Podcast features a good friend of mine from the Corrections field, Her name is Elizabeth Anderson and she has moved on to a new calling. Elizabeth does a job I've heard of, but have never met anyone who does it. Basically, she does case management for at-risk employees. I gather this is mostly around substance and behavioral issues for high-profile licensed professionals. Elizabeth has dedicated her life and career to helping others. We speak about her time as a volunteer for the suicide prevention hotline and how the national 988 helpline came to be. If you get nothing else from this episode, I hope you take note of the 988 service and spread the word to friends and family. It's often difficult to discern who might need it and who might not, so just blast it out there and be on the safe side. 988 is for the United States. If your country has something similar, please spread the word and feel free to comment on this video for awareness. Book Recommendations The Noticer: https://amzn.to/4bCCYHJ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3K4MyHv Mindset: https://amzn.to/3UMV3Mm This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

5. 

   22 May 2024

   Micah & Diana LaCerte: Entrepreneurs, Hitch Fit, SoulFit Retreats- Life Ladder Ep 7

   Episode 7 of the Life Ladder Podcast features a dynamic husband and wife duo. They are a force of positive vibes that are to be reconned with. Micah LaCerte and Diana Chaloux-LaCerte bring their perspective on entrepreneurship and living a healthy and happy life. The LaCerte's came up through bodybuilding and fitness modeling. They were early pioneers of online personal training that dates back to the MySpace days. That was the start of Hitch Fit which later moved into brick-and-mortar gyms as well. It is truly amazing to see the insight and ability to find ways to make a living in something that did not exist. The couple had no doubts this was their path. I felt inspired talking with them and feel that will carry over to the listeners of this podcast. Please take a look at their primary businessesHitch Fit: https://hitchfit.com/SoulFit Retreats: https://www.soulfitretreats.com/ Book Recommendations The Noticer: https://amzn.to/4bCCYHJAtomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3K4MyHvMindset: https://amzn.to/3UMV3Mm This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast #hitchfit #soulfit

6. 

   15 May 2024

   Alex Clement: Senior Manager- Enterprise Application Development - Life Ladder Ep 6

   Episode 6 of the Life Ladder Podcast features a former Manager of mine named Alex Clement. He has worked his way up through Banking into IT and now Enterprise Application Development. We covered many topics in-depth in this conversation. The subjects ranged from time management to AI and a lot in between. The audio issues crept back in for this episode which I believe was related to the echo cancelation. It's a work in progress. The DevOps Handbook: https://amzn.to/4b1f1dj The Phoenix Project: https://amzn.to/3Us1tAp The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/3UJ0FZ9 Emotional Inteligence 2.0: https://amzn.to/3wbzNI6 This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

7. 

   8 May 2024

   Mason Wheeler: Application Support Engineer - Life Ladder Ep 5

   Episode 5 of the Life Ladder Podcast features a young go-getter named Mason Wheeler. We met while working in the IT department of a local Credit Union. Mason was an Intern when I started and was hired full-time later that year. This is a great example of how a solid work ethic and a willingness to learn can take you far. Mason has been promoted several times since entering the workforce. There are a lot of stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace, but Mason proves we are going to be alright. Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3QoNc6n This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

8. 

   1 May 2024

   Michael Hicks: Mental Health Case Manager- Life Ladder Ep 4

   Episode 4 of the Life Ladder Podcast has my good friend Michael Hicks. I've known him for about 15 years and have had the privilege of working with him at two different jobs. Mike is a great guy and brings a lot of wisdom to the table in the episode. Hope you enjoy it! Apologies for the periodic audio issues on this episode. Still working it out. Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/4aQkYtA This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

9. 

   29 Apr 2024

   Jen Fowler: Nurse Practitioner - APRN - Life Ladder Ep 3

   Episode 3 of the Life Ladder Podcast has my beautiful and intelligent wife, Jen Fowler. She has an amazing story of knowing what she wanted to do in grade school. I often feel completely lost, even as an adult. That might be part of why I started this podcast in all honesty. Jen does not have that problem. She has progressed her career in Nursing and done it all while maintaining her employment and other responsibilities. She is one of the most inspirational people I know! Hope you enjoy it! The audio issues are sorted out. It was related to the noise reduction on export from Riverside. Unfortunately, our AC is pretty loud and got multiplied by two for this video. Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3QoNc6n This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

10. 

    24 Apr 2024

    Carrie Kohler: Associate Solutions Manager- Application Analyst- Life Ladder Ep 2

    In episode 2 of the Life Ladder Podcast, I meet with Carrie Kohler. She is a Solutions Manager for a large software company. Carrie worked her way into IT through the Finance field. She is a great example that you do not need a technical background to have a successful career in Information Technology.Apologies for the periodic audio issues on this episode. The No Complaining Rule: https://amzn.to/49Ilb0nPlease Understand Me: https://amzn.to/4aIn26FHow to Communicate: https://amzn.to/4aZMkgd This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

11. 

    17 Apr 2024

    Carl Kincaid: Regional Sales Director- Pharmaceutical Sales- Life Ladder Ep 1

    Does being a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep make you a drug dealer? If you supervise a team of them, what does that make you? We're going to get into that and more on this first edition of the Life Ladder podcast. In all seriousness, Carl Kincaid is a man of strong moral character. He models everything I would like this podcast to be about. He is ethical, moral, humorous, and has a growth mindset. Thank you, Carl, for being the first guest! CRISPR Cas: Applications in Gene Editing: https://amzn.to/3UfNoXT Complete James Herriot: https://amzn.to/4aXcMaeAll Creatures Great and Small Video: https://amzn.to/3Ujq3Va The Hymnuts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theHymnuts/ This episode was filmed with Riverside. If interested, please check it out with this affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matt-fowler Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! #lifeladder #careergrowth #businesspodcast

12. 

    15 Apr 2024

    Life Ladder Trailer

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