Big Thinker Universe Podcast

Welcome to Big Thinker Universe! This November, I’m diving into a personal challenge I’ve embraced for years—dedicating the month to saying NO. That’s right—NOvember is all about setting intentional boundaries, staying focused, and aligning with my North Star priorities. For me, family always comes first, but as an entrepreneur with ADHD and boundless curiosity, I often get caught up in exciting projects and ideas. This month, I’m committed to cutting out distractions, staying focused on my goals, and giving myself the permission to say NO without guilt. In this episode, I share: Why every YES is secretly a NO to something else and how it impacts your time and energy. How saying NO to new distractions, side projects, and non-essential tasks fuels my 100-day challenge to build a side hustle. The power of teaching others to be self-reliant and avoiding co-dependency. Why focusing on actionable steps (instead of big theories) will make NOvember a transformative month. Let’s make November a time for clarity, purpose, and boundaries that support what truly matters. Join me in reflecting on what you’re saying NO to this month and what you’re choosing to say YES to instead! Leave a comment, and let’s inspire each other to make this a month of intentional choices. 🚀

In this episode of Big Thinker Universe, I dive deep into the world of systems and processes—yes, the very ones that often make us visionary leaders cringe! Inspired by insights from Gino Wickman’s Traction and David Jenyns’ Systemology, I'm here to break the myth that processes stifle creativity. Instead, I argue that systems can actually liberate you, allowing you to focus on what you do best while maintaining scalability and structure. I share my personal journey, from being a “firefighter” in my business to realizing the power of process and how AI now plays a pivotal role in simplifying and enhancing those systems. Learn how iconic brands like McDonald’s mastered processes to scale, and why following a similar strategy can be the game-changer for your business. I also discuss Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s game-changing concepts of "Who Not How" and "10x Thinking" and why focusing on the right who over the how can transform your growth. In this video, you'll discover: How systems and processes provide freedom, not restriction. The power of AI in breaking down tasks and automating workflows. Real-life examples of scalable businesses built on strong foundations. The critical shift from doing everything yourself to focusing on strategic decisions. If you’re tired of constant burnout and firefighting, and you’re ready to build a business that grows sustainably, this episode is for you. Tune in, subscribe, and start your journey from visionary to organized leader with Big Thinker Universe! #BigThinkerUniverse #VisionaryLeaders #BusinessSystems #ProcessOptimization #AIforBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #ScalableGrowth #SystemsAndProcesses Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew

Welcome back to Big Thinker Universe! Today, we're diving into the spooky realm of gamification—only it's not as scary as it sounds! This Halloween episode is all about turning ordinary tasks into fun, engaging activities. Gamification isn’t just for games; it’s a powerful tool for boosting productivity and satisfaction in business. If you’re an entrepreneurial leader like me, you know the value of motivating teams and yourself to keep moving forward, even when the task is tough. In this episode, I explore the psychology behind why we avoid dull tasks and how simple rewards—whether it’s a leaderboard, virtual badges, or even a streak on the calendar—can make a huge difference. We’ll talk about practical examples, like building effective habits, managing sales quotas, and even gamifying client onboarding to create a more engaged and accountable experience. Plus, hear how gamification can help you overcome the dreaded daily grind by making every step toward your goals more rewarding. Tune in and learn how to leverage gamification principles to drive behaviors, boost team morale, and create a positive, fun culture in your business. Let’s make work a place where we want to show up every day! 🎬 Subscribe for more insights on innovating your business and creating a culture of success. #BigThinkerUniverse #CatalystCrew #GamificationInBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #InnovateAndLead #ProductivityHacks #EngageToWin #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipTips Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew

Welcome back to Big Thinker Universe! In today’s episode, I dive deep into what I call the “5x5 Daily Success Habits”—a powerful framework inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits and the Pareto Principle. 🚀 In this video, I reveal how just five daily actions can lead to exponential growth in any role, be it your side hustle, main gig, or personal development. I'll walk you through my process of leveraging AI (yes, ChatGPT!) to build tailored success habits, and how using these five deliberate, repeatable actions every day has helped me stay focused, build meaningful relationships, and reach my goals faster. What You’ll Learn: 🔹 How to identify the five key habits in your role or business. 🔹 Using the Pareto Principle to focus on the 20% that yields 80% of your results. 🔹 Why relationship-building on LinkedIn (the right way) is essential to business growth. 🔹 How AI can help you streamline your habits and keep you on track. 🔹 My personal experience with the 100-Day Goal Journal and why consistent daily habits are the real game-changer. These habits aren’t just for business; they’re life-changing. So, if you're an entrepreneurial leader looking to stop the busy work and focus on what matters most, you won’t want to miss this episode. Let’s dive into the Big Thinker Universe and start shaping your future, one habit at a time! 🌌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more actionable insights and tips tailored for leaders who think big. 🌟 #Neurodiversity #BigThinkerUniverse #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #DailySuccessHabits Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew⁠

In this episode of Big Thinker Universe, I dive deep into the concept of neurodiversity and challenge the traditional views that label it as a disorder. Neurodiversity is simply the acknowledgment that every brain is unique, and instead of seeing differences like ADHD, OCD, or aphantasia as limitations, I view them as superpowers that fuel creativity and innovation. I also share personal experiences with neurodiverse traits like OCD and ADHD, explaining how I've harnessed them to create a life and career aligned with my passions. From hyper-focus to out-of-the-box thinking, these traits have allowed me to succeed in ways a "neurotypical" brain might not. If you're an entrepreneur or a big thinker who's ever felt misunderstood or labeled as "different," this episode is for you. Let's explore how neurodiversity can be your greatest strength, not a weakness. Plus, I highlight the work of Dr. Doug Brackmann, who introduced me to the concept of being Driven—a game-changing mindset for those of us wired differently. Listen in as I share my journey, insights, and tips on how embracing neurodiversity can unlock success and fulfillment. Check out Dr. Brackmann’s Driven Assessment to see if you resonate with this concept: IamDriven.com/assessment. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more content on how to innovate and expand your business! #Neurodiversity #BigThinkerUniverse #DrivenEntrepreneurs #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #mentalhealth Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew ⁠Are you Driven? Take the assessment here: ⁠https://www.iamdriven.com/assessment⁠

Welcome back to Big Thinker Universe! Today, I'm kicking off a 100-day business growth challenge, and I'm diving deep into a concept that changed my life—being Driven. If you’ve ever felt different, out of place, or struggled to fit into the conventional mold, this episode is for you. I'll be sharing insights from Dr. Doug Brackmann’s groundbreaking work, including the 10 Driven Traits that can either be your superpowers or your biggest challenges. We’ll explore how traits like hyper-focus, multi-thinking, and resilience can fuel your business success—if you learn how to harness them. Plus, I’ll share my personal journey, from dismissing the idea of being driven to fully embracing it and realizing that I’m different, not broken. If you’re curious about whether you might be Driven, I encourage you to take the assessment at IAmDriven.com/assessment and join a community of like-minded entrepreneurial leaders who thrive on innovation and change. In this video, you'll learn: What it means to be truly Driven and why it’s more than just being ambitious. How the Driven traits like hyper-focus, adaptive self, and risk-taking can propel your business. Why the hunter’s brain can give you a unique edge in today’s fast-paced world. The benefits of taking the Driven assessment and connecting with a community that understands you. Join me as I navigate this challenge, share actionable tips, and help you turn your unique traits into your greatest assets. Hit the subscribe button and follow my journey as we challenge ourselves to think bigger, push boundaries, and grow together. #Driven #100DayChallenge #BigThinkerUniverse #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BusinessGrowth Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew⁠ Are you Driven? Take the assessment here: https://www.iamdriven.com/assessment

Welcome to another episode of Big Thinker Universe! Today, I dive deep into why LinkedIn remains my go-to platform for building genuine relationships and connecting with decision-makers. This episode is not about how to use LinkedIn but about why you should. As a business networking tool, LinkedIn offers incredible potential, but like any tool, it's all about how you use it. I'll share my thoughts on: Why I prioritize quality over quantity when building connections. The power of authentic relationships over cold outreach and spammy tactics. How I leverage LinkedIn to make meaningful introductions and add value to my network. My abundance mindset approach and why I believe in giving more than you take. If you're an entrepreneurial leader looking to innovate and expand your business through the right connections, this episode is for you. Let’s stop worrying about the algorithm and focus on human-to-human interaction. Plus, I'll reveal my secret weapon for managing my connections more effectively. Drop a comment and let me know—how do you add value on LinkedIn? Let's keep the conversation going! 🔗 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with others in your network! #LinkedIn #BusinessNetworking #Entrepreneurship #AbundanceMindset #BigThinkerUniverse #Leadership #Innovation Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew

Welcome to the Big Thinker Universe podcast! 🚀 In this special, full-length video, I’m taking you through my 100-Day Side Hustle Challenge, where I’m sharing the exact steps to build a $5,000/month recurring revenue side hustle from scratch. This is a comprehensive guide where we’ll break down the process, mindset, and actions needed to turn your big ideas into a sustainable income stream. In this combined video, you’ll follow my journey across five key segments, each building on the last, to create a side hustle that allows you to hit your Freedom Number—the amount of monthly revenue you need to focus on what you love, without worrying about money. Here’s what you’ll learn across all five parts: 1. Unlock Your Freedom Number & Build Stability In the first segment, I introduce the concept of the Freedom Number—the exact amount of consistent, predictable revenue you need each month to run your business without financial stress. I’ll explain why it’s essential to have this baseline income so you can focus on the big ideas and exciting projects without getting bogged down by day-to-day worries. If you’ve been on a rollercoaster of feast-and-famine cycles, this episode is a game-changer. 2. Crush Limiting Beliefs & Discover Your Why Next, we tackle the mindset that holds many entrepreneurs back. I’ll show you how to crush limiting beliefs like "I don’t have time" or "It’s too hard to start something new" and how to find your Why—the purpose behind your business that will drive everything forward. Using Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why” framework, we’ll explore how aligning your side hustle with your deeper mission is the key to long-term success. 3. Done is Better Than Perfect: Launch Fast In part three, I emphasize the importance of getting things done rather than perfecting every detail. Perfectionism can kill progress, and I’ll show you how to launch quickly by creating a minimum viable product and refining it later based on feedback. Learn how to turn your presentations or other content into lead-generating tools in record time. It’s all about speed, action, and not getting stuck in the weeds of perfection. 4. Master Your Customer Journey for Lasting Success In part four, we dive deep into the Customer Journey Map, where I show you how to guide potential clients from strangers to raving fans. This isn’t just about quick wins; it’s about building relationships and creating intentional touchpoints throughout the journey to ensure your prospects know exactly what steps to take next. We’ll break down how to structure these steps to ensure long-term growth and client retention. 5. Action Plan: How to Achieve $5K in Recurring Revenue Finally, in part five, I bring everything together into an actionable plan. You’ll see the full 84-page strategy I’ve developed for this 100-day challenge, including how I’m setting up lead generation, creating daily success habits, launching a mini-course, and setting up a simple but effective email sequence. By the end of this video, you’ll have all the tools you need to replicate this process and create recurring revenue in your business.This episode is perfect for:Entrepreneurs and visionaries who are tired of the feast-or-famine cycle.Business owners looking to create predictable income while focusing on their true passions. Anyone interested in building a sustainable side hustle that leads to financial and creative freedom.🚀 Whether you’re launching a side hustle or scaling an existing business, this challenge is designed to give you actionable steps to hit your Freedom Number in just 100 days.📅 Subscribe for more episodes as I take you step-by-step through my entrepreneurial journey, sharing everything I’ve learned about building sustainable, scalable businesses. 👉 Let me know in the comments what part of this process excites you the most, and share your Freedom Number if you’ve calculated it already! #CatalystCrew #100dayschallenge #SideHustle #BusinessInnovation #Entrepreneurship #BigThinkerUniverse #AIforBusiness #Leadership Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew

Welcome back to the Big Thinker Universe podcast! 🌍 In this special episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurial growth—publishing an AUTHORity Book to unlock your AUTHORity and attract your Dream Clients. I’ll be walking you through why I created my 12-step process for writing and publishing an AUTHORity Book, and showing you how this one move can transform your business by establishing credibility, building authentic client relationships, and driving consistent referrals. In this episode, you’ll learn: 📜Why becoming an author is the fastest path to authority in your industry. 📜How to turn your existing content, like presentations, into a published book in record time. 📜The 3 key questions every AUTHORity Book should answer: 1) Does your client have the problem? 2) Do they want to solve it? 3) Are you the expert to help them? 📜How publishing a book can simplify client attraction and help you build a sustainable referral-based business. If you’ve been struggling with client acquisition, or if your business relies on word of mouth but you’re looking for a more structured approach, this episode will show you how a book can act as your ultimate business card—a credibility-building tool that gets clients knocking on your door. I’ll also cover the most common myths and limiting beliefs about writing a book, including "I don’t have the time" and "It’s too complicated." Spoiler alert: Writing and publishing a book has never been easier or more accessible! 🔥 Ready to unlock your AUTHORity and build lasting relationships with your dream clients? This episode is packed with insights you can use right now to start your journey toward becoming a published author. Remember, you can't spell AUTHORITY without AUTHOR. 📅 Subscribe for more episodes where we dive deep into strategies to grow your business and enhance your authority in your field. 👉 Have you ever thought about writing a book? Let me know in the comments how this strategy could impact your business. #bigthinkeruniverse #AUTHORityBook#SideHustle #BusinessInnovation #Entrepreneurship #BigThinkerUniverse #AIforBusiness #Leadership Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew

Hey everyone, it's Jeff here with another episode of Big Thinker Universe! In today’s episode, I'm diving into how AI makes life better—and not just in theory. Over the next 100 days, I’ll be documenting my journey of launching a side hustle using the power of AI. My goal? To show you how leveraging custom GPT models and AI tools can optimize your business, all while building a sustainable revenue stream. I’m kick-starting this challenge with a project to relaunch one of my books, turning it into a side hustle that will generate $60K in net new revenue—with just 1 hour of effort a day. I’ll show you step-by-step how AI helps me tackle strategic planning, create a unique selling proposition, and even develop a mini course. This isn’t about adding more to your plate; it’s about using AI to make your existing business work smarter, not harder. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, follow along to see how you can harness AI to grow your business and attract your dream clients. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss any updates on my progress! Let's embark on this AI-powered journey together. #SideHustle #BusinessInnovation #Entrepreneurship #BigThinkerUniverse #AIforBusiness #Leadership Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: ⁠https://www.pharosbusiness.com/catalyst-crew