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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• 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!

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• 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/

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• 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/

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• 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!

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• 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!

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