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!
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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 (https://www.amazon.ca/Confessions-Advertising-Man-David-Ogilvy/dp/190491537X)
• Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey B Mackay (https://www.amazon.ca/Sharks-Without-Being-Eaten-Alive/dp/006074281X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FDC24DFM613F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sUAafQeD94ppGJE2CiJo8QCkNiUDEXT7688HIMSnk4xh4eb1w65bOspiLXosDW3a5c-4dEZkpG4nvMGOIZPxviI94ofJwuRIek5Oj4ELS4Jh3N7ckOhk3CijPxPTe-NckpmTjoaR-kHx8hOUJmHSIg.1b8ReLkLXc-ErtKxvSjySwj6_HHYeIWrgkmAvOIv_iM&dib_tag=se&keywords=swim+with+the+sharks+without+being+eaten+alive&qid=1741466503&sprefix=swim+with+the+%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1)
• Invent and Wander by Jeff Bezos (https://www.amazon.ca/Invent-Wander-Collected-Writings-Introduction/dp/1647820715/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36M67SXY7T40Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vka103lzDL3ASHZo7LmdXU1taEmOInuYRVwqGbop6mLyRDUEifqR_DoPkpj2SG6wq6gspcuMBJvyTYYpdBbtz_rvXpLvEb4xGMmLFW5734D9iDBY_dwj6YbPq5mVK45Gj-eDe-ahCR7oJe2FSkG5R_9KmDpYCAbUdcpD1qfEDYX8hWf5qudvcfTJsPCPMbAf.7L9_vEcnkhPbd0-Ausl8U0s41_5Ni4uoUAm-WKExigA&dib_tag=se&keywords=invent+and+wander&qid=1741466557&sprefix=invent+and+%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1)
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For more about Sheley visit: www.sheleybrien.com (http://www.sheleybrien.com/)
Subscribe 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!
25 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
179. The Power of Partnership, Working with Your Spouse with Chris Brien - June 23’
Host Sheley Brien interviews Chris Brien about the dynamics of marriage and business partnership, offering practical advice for balancing parenting and entrepreneurship.
11 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
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 Sullivan (https://www.amazon.ca/10x-Easier-Than-World-Class-Entrepreneurs/dp/140196995X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1700163539&sr=8-1)
Book: The Originals by Adam Grant (https://www.amazon.ca/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X)
Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/id360084272)
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For more about Sheley visit: (http://www.sheleybrien.com/)www.sheleybrien.com (http://www.sheleybrien.com/)
Subscribe 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 (https://www.instagram.com/chrislbrien/)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chrislbrien/), (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbrien/)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbrien/), & (https://www.youtube.com/@itschrisbrien)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@itschrisbrien)
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180. Allow Your Perspective to Change With New Information
Published 11 Mar 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Why I'm recording this episode. And this one is called Invent and Wonder. This is a collective writings of Jeff Bezos. And we all know Bezos, right? Amazon. But what a lot of people don't do, and I've done this with Charlie Munger, with Warren Buffett, with his shareholder letters, is this book actually brings together all of the shareholder letters in the beginning of Amazon. Starting back in 1997. So again, 1997, Amazon is nothing. So you can just hear how humble he is. You can hear what his core values are and what he's focused on. And there are, there is so much wisdom and so much focus. I have so much respect for Amazon now and what has been able to do because of reading these shareholder letters. […]
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