Get Your House in Order

Cris Auditore Zimmermann & Dr. Philip Zimmermann
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Welcome to Get Your House in Order where the Medici brothers, investors, and entrepreneurs, Cris Auditore and Dr Philip Zimmermann discuss timeless principles of success, significance, and legacy; a podcast for business owners who want to design a beautiful life and a beautiful business, sponsored by the one and only exclusive Medici Community.

  1. FEB 9

    The Beautiful Life Formula - Do You Want a Beautiful Life or a Happy Life?

    Happiness is a shaky finish line; it wobbles with every mood swing and market turn. In this episode, we set our sights higher. We challenge the modern obsession with happiness and outline a richer target: a beautiful life shaped by meaning, purpose, sacrifice, and generosity. Through family stories, hard-won lessons, and practical tools, we show how to design a beautiful business and a beautiful day. Some topics covered are:  Redefining the goal from happiness to beautyChoosing meaning, purpose, and calling dailyA grandfather’s costly love as a model for devotionDelayed gratification as the engine of growthMarriage as a long-term path to beautyCarrying grief and suffering with dignityBuilding a business that serves life and valuesDefining your ideal workday and structureGoals as milestones that require tradeoffsPracticing generosity as a core habitAnd more...

    30 min

  2. JAN 26

    The Unexamined Life Is Not Worth Living: Why Reflection Creates Results

    Ready to turn reflection into a competitive edge? In this episode we unpack a year of wins and misses to show how small systems create outsized results—financially, physically, and strategically. No fluff, just the tools and stories we used to design a life and business that compound.  Some topics covered are:  A 3-day calendar audit vs. a daily–weekly–monthly review loopAutomating investments for steady wealth buildingGold/silver habits, missed rallies, and better systemsRedefining health around sleep, injuries, and family realitiesExecution frameworks that speed decision-makingDigital boundaries with a “brick” phone and two numbersTurning every experience into value through reflectionDaily story capture to turn life into lessonsAnd more...

    30 min

  3. JAN 12

    The Genius Circle: Who’s in Your Strategic Room?

    Tired of being the smartest person in the room? In this episode we break open a better path: become the conductor who assembles and orchestrates a circle of genius. Drawing on the Renaissance playbook of Lorenzo de Medici and the realities of modern boardrooms, we show how curated, cross‑disciplinary advisors can change the trajectory of a business faster than any internal meeting ever will. Some topics covered are:  Why you shouldn't be the smartest person in the roomLessons from a Medici fresco on leadershipCurating cross-disciplinary advisory boardsThe cost (and value) of surrounding yourself with geniusMoving from ego to orchestrationHow intention builds confidenceMaking board meetings energizing, not boringWhen and how to build a mastermind or boardAnd more...

    29 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    Hostage Negotiation Secrets: Reading the Room, Winning the Deal

    Deals don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because people feel unheard, cornered, or disrespected. In this episode we pull lessons from a Congo standoff and a mafia sit-down to show how hostage negotiation tactics translate into everyday business. We share practical tools—framing, mirroring, humor, and tone—to keep deals calm, human, and effective. Some topics covered are:  Surviving a real-life hostage scenario in the CongoNavigating a tense property deal with mafia connectionsWhy negotiation is more emotional than logicalHow to read the room and de-escalate tensionLessons from Never Split the Difference by Chris VossUsing humor, tone, and body language to shift conversationsWhen to choose Zoom, phone, or in-person for hard talksFraming and anchoring techniques for better outcomesAnd more...

    34 min

  5. 11/24/2025

    Be Political - Overstepping Boundaries to Make Things Happen

    What if the real test of your success isn’t just the health of your company, but the health of your city? In this episode, we challenge business owners to think beyond the balance sheet and take responsibility in the civic arena. From a Medici fresco to modern coalitions, we lay out a practical path to be political in the classical sense: serving the common good with humility and patience. Some topics covered are:  Why business owners should be politicalThe original meaning of “politics”Lessons from Lorenzo de' MediciBlending business, faith, and city impact3 key questions to guide civic actionLeading through collaborationHumility and patience in change-makingCivic impact as part of your brandAnd more...

    30 min

  6. 11/10/2025

    Leadership vs. Management: Know Which Hat to Wear (and When)

    Big ideas don’t move the needle if no one cleans the bathrooms. In this episode we unpack the real difference between leadership and management with candid stories—from a student-run catering company that grew fast and cracked under overmanagement, to a hotel pitch that thrilled U.S. investors with vision and then hit a wall when a German board asked the most practical question: who cleans the toilets? Some topics covered are:  Leadership vs. management — knowing the differenceSwinging from spreadsheets to visionThe hotel pitch — why toilets matterPairing bold vision with follow-throughUsing the bite factor to test gritHiring based on your leadership–management mixTurning projects into repeatable processesAdding structure to family life and meetingsSpotting vision misalignment vs. routine gapsCodifying values and reinforcing behaviorsAnd more... Send us an email at coaching@medicilegacy.com to get the Leader–Manager Framework and Assessment.

    28 min

  7. 10/27/2025

    Strategy Is the Shortcut: Why Thinking Beats Hustle Every Time

    In a hustle-obsessed world, strategy is your ultimate shortcut. Cris Auditore and Dr. Philip Zimmermann reveal why thinking — not constant busyness — is the most powerful skill for entrepreneurs who want to build a self-managing business and a lasting legacy. Learn the four pillars of strategic thinking, how to shift from operator to strategist, and why slowing down is the fastest way to scale. Some topics covered are:  Why high-level thinking matters more than hustleThe power of the black notebook habitWhat a self-managing business really meansHow the 80/20 rule can transform your focusFacing reality with data, not emotionSetting a clear destination you can work towardAsking better questions to find smarter pathsCommitting to massive action and resourcesAdapting quickly as circumstances changeAnd more... Email us at coaching@medicilegacy.com and ask for the Strategy Framework

    33 min

  8. 10/13/2025

    Design for Exit—Even If You Never Plan to Leave

    Most business owners dream of selling their company, but the reality is that many small businesses cannot be sold because they're too dependent on the owner. Creating a self-managing business that can operate without you is essential whether you plan to exit or not. In this episode Cris & Philip tackle the crucial concept of "Design for Exit," revealing why every entrepreneur should structure their business as if they might sell it tomorrow, even if they plan to run it forever.  Some topics covered are:  Business That Can’t Run Without You = JobShift from Superstar to CoachLegal Docs & Contracts Make Business SellableConsultants Help Prepare for ExitSystematic Marketing & Sales Build Self-Managing BusinessBuild to Sell for Peace of MindTime & Resource Freedom Enables Multiple PursuitsSelf-Managing Business Reduces Stress & Builds LegacyAnd more...

    32 min
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Welcome to Get Your House in Order where the Medici brothers, investors, and entrepreneurs, Cris Auditore and Dr Philip Zimmermann discuss timeless principles of success, significance, and legacy; a podcast for business owners who want to design a beautiful life and a beautiful business, sponsored by the one and only exclusive Medici Community.

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  • Creator
    Cris Auditore Zimmermann & Dr. Philip Zimmermann
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Get Your House in Order
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