136 episodes

A conversation-style podcast discussing issues around life, leadership, and small business success. Andy McDowell from Generate Your Value LLC and Zach Levy from Primerica Financial Services are your co-hosts of the podcast bringing their own experiences and talents to the table to help you navigate the obstacles in building a successful small business while enjoying the journey in such a way that joy and happiness are always present in your life. Zach and Andy also bring you inspirational guests whose life and career stories help you to work towards your own joy, happiness, and success in life!

Andy McDowell is an engineer by trade and a creative by nature. He is the founder of the entrepreneurial and small business coaching and consulting firm, Generate Your Value, co-host of The Generate Your Value Podcast, and an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine.

Andy spent 22 years with the Boeing Company, where he always felt more like a life coach than a boss. In 2002, he began his journey into entrepreneurship within a corporation when he was asked to develop an Airspace Design Consulting business from scratch that would serve the global government market.
Andy has a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State. Naturally, his aviation work took him around the world and enabled him to work on high-profile projects - such as preparing the Beijing and Sochi Airports for their respective Olympic Games.

Andy would love to have a conversation with you about how he might be able to use his strategic skills developed from his years with the Boeing Company to Generate Your Value in your personal and professional life. He has a keen sense for applying business concepts into life coaching, and life coaching concepts into business.

Zach Levy is a Georgia native, born and raised. Growing up as an athlete, he built the foundations of work ethic, team building, and leadership. Through elementary, middle and high school, he was a wrestler, yet when college came around, he was recruited to the cheer squad, where he truly learned about lifting up others. After college Zach went on to manage one of the largest health clubs in Georgia, but quickly found that the corporate fitness sales life was not what he thought it would be. He then moved on to be a district manager for good ole' Waffle House. As anyone in restaurant management knows, it was not all rainbows and butterflies. Experiencing rapid burnout, and not feeling fulfilled, Zach started searching for other avenues, and found a passion for helping others in the financial field. He currently is a financial advisor and broker, with a goal of growing business to all 50 states in the U.S. His mission is to break the status quo of the financial services industry, and help people truly understand how to win the money game. 

Generate Your Value Andrew David McDowell

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    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

A conversation-style podcast discussing issues around life, leadership, and small business success. Andy McDowell from Generate Your Value LLC and Zach Levy from Primerica Financial Services are your co-hosts of the podcast bringing their own experiences and talents to the table to help you navigate the obstacles in building a successful small business while enjoying the journey in such a way that joy and happiness are always present in your life. Zach and Andy also bring you inspirational guests whose life and career stories help you to work towards your own joy, happiness, and success in life!

Andy McDowell is an engineer by trade and a creative by nature. He is the founder of the entrepreneurial and small business coaching and consulting firm, Generate Your Value, co-host of The Generate Your Value Podcast, and an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine.

Andy spent 22 years with the Boeing Company, where he always felt more like a life coach than a boss. In 2002, he began his journey into entrepreneurship within a corporation when he was asked to develop an Airspace Design Consulting business from scratch that would serve the global government market.
Andy has a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State. Naturally, his aviation work took him around the world and enabled him to work on high-profile projects - such as preparing the Beijing and Sochi Airports for their respective Olympic Games.

Andy would love to have a conversation with you about how he might be able to use his strategic skills developed from his years with the Boeing Company to Generate Your Value in your personal and professional life. He has a keen sense for applying business concepts into life coaching, and life coaching concepts into business.

Zach Levy is a Georgia native, born and raised. Growing up as an athlete, he built the foundations of work ethic, team building, and leadership. Through elementary, middle and high school, he was a wrestler, yet when college came around, he was recruited to the cheer squad, where he truly learned about lifting up others. After college Zach went on to manage one of the largest health clubs in Georgia, but quickly found that the corporate fitness sales life was not what he thought it would be. He then moved on to be a district manager for good ole' Waffle House. As anyone in restaurant management knows, it was not all rainbows and butterflies. Experiencing rapid burnout, and not feeling fulfilled, Zach started searching for other avenues, and found a passion for helping others in the financial field. He currently is a financial advisor and broker, with a goal of growing business to all 50 states in the U.S. His mission is to break the status quo of the financial services industry, and help people truly understand how to win the money game. 

    The Power Of Community: How Connection Can Change Everything With Mario Toruno

    The Power Of Community: How Connection Can Change Everything With Mario Toruno

    Life throws curveballs, and having a community to lean on during tough times is invaluable. Community members can offer emotional support, practical help, and advice, reminding you that you're not alone. Today, Mario Toruno, the Founder and CEO of Livyana, brings the power of community in supporting others going through something. He explains the tough journey of patients with different illnesses and how Livyana treks with them along that journey. In a world that can often feel isolating, the power of community is a beacon of hope and support. So, take the first step today. Find your community and unlock the power of connection with Mario Toruno.

    • 33 min
    Building A Healthy Corporate Culture With Chellie Phillips

    Building A Healthy Corporate Culture With Chellie Phillips

    Everyone knows that corporate culture is vital to the success of any business or corporation. However, not everybody understands how to properly build it. In this episode, Andy McDowell sits down with business coach and motivational speaker Chellie Phillips to discuss what it takes to develop a well-rounded and inclusive corporate culture. Chellie explains the important role of storytelling in culture building and the right way to incorporate foundational values into your team. She also talks about her book Culture Secrets and her experiences helping leaders create a positive impact in their own companies.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    How Outdoor Adventure Can Dispel Fear With Lora Lapiz

    How Outdoor Adventure Can Dispel Fear With Lora Lapiz

    Fear is a powerful inner foe. It can stop you in your tracks, push you to hate yourself and drown you in negative feelings. For Lora Lapiz, the thing that saved her from getting consumed by fear was going on an adventure. In this conversation with Andy McDowell, she shares how the outdoors allowed her to get over the deaths of her loved ones, overcome her suicidal thoughts, and heal herself by understanding the neuroscience and biological aspects of human behavior. Lora also opens up on the role of rock climbing and international travel in appreciating her life and accessing infinite possibilities in writing her own journey.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    The Power Of Self-Leadership With Dr. Lisa Yeung

    The Power Of Self-Leadership With Dr. Lisa Yeung

    Life can never be a straight path. Most of the time, it is rough and full of roadblocks. But you can choose to steer the wheel and find yourself on a much better path, which is possible through self-leadership. In this episode, integrative coach Dr. Lisa Yeung talks about the power of leading oneself in traversing the roughest moments of our lives. She explains how embracing self-ownership can lead to fundamental personal transformation. Dr. Lisa also discusses the importance of experiencing an inner shift to live the life you deserve and get you out of your lowest moments, as well as lead others to do the same.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    The Value Of Public Relations: Increase Your Credibility And Visibility With Mickie Kennedy

    The Value Of Public Relations: Increase Your Credibility And Visibility With Mickie Kennedy

    Public Relations is a powerful tool in boosting your reputation, credibility, and visibility. But how can you craft a positive image and build strong relationships with your audience? That is what Mickie Kennedy is here for in this episode. Mickie has been the founder of eReleases for more than 24 years. He shows great expertise in explaining the value of public relations and how it can help you increase your visibility and credibility. Do you want to stand out? Join Mickie because he unlocks the door of opportunity to help you generate more value in today’s conversation.

    • 53 min
    Appreciating Spirituality In Business With Today’s Leading Experts

    Appreciating Spirituality In Business With Today’s Leading Experts

    When your business is solely dedicated to earning a strong income and puts proper team building aside, you are setting yourself up to fail. By putting spirituality in business, you cultivate a workplace environment of trust, collaboration, and connection, resulting in much better results. Andy McDowell explores this concept even deeper in a panel discussion with today’s leading experts: Dr. Larry Farwell, Reina Bach, Amy Wong, Aileda Lindal, and Greg Zlevor. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding the why of your business in order to bring humanness and openness into your processes. They also share their own practical ways of integrating spirituality into the business world, making every task fulfilling and rewarding to accomplish.

    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Teresa Huff ,

Full of wisdom!

Andy is such a fantastic host full of wisdom. He asks thoughtful questions and digs deep to offer high value to both the guests and listeners. Excellent show!

hirewrite99 ,

Great Advice for Business Owners!

This show is full of value! In episode eight of season three, Andy brought on guest Danielle Mulvey to talk about hiring the cream of the crop— it’s a must-listen! Danielle gave tons of great hiring advice, like how she encourages business owners to never settle for less than a 5-Star Employee by adding filters into their hiring process that will weed out the bad candidates. Her company actually guides business owners to find more 5-Star Employees— check her out!

Trevor Oldham ,

Awesome!

Andy is a great host! One of my new favorite shows!

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