More Action

Sheley Brien
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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! www.sheleybrien.com IG: @sheleybrien LinkedIn: @sheleybrien YouTube: @itssheleybrien

  1. 180. Allow Your Perspective to Change With New Information

    11.03.2025

    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 Bezos Let’s get connected on Socials! Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video! For more about Sheley visit: 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!

    27 мин.
  2. 179. The Power of Partnership, Working with Your Spouse with Chris Brien - June 23’

    25.02.2025

    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 success Let’s get connected on Socials! Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video! For more about Sheley visit: 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 Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube https://briencontracting.com/

    53 мин.
  3. 178. Building Smarter: How Tech is Reshaping Construction with Chris Brien

    11.02.2025

    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 Book: The Originals by Adam Grant Podcast: 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.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 Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube https://briencontracting.com/

    46 мин.
  4. 177. Your Burnout Prevention Plan

    28.01.2025

    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 2025 175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOW 176. 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 Data Let’s get connected on Socials! Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video! For more about Sheley visit: 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!

    28 мин.
  5. 176. What Are You Practicing?

    14.01.2025

    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 NOW Episode 173. Let Fear Be Your Guide Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear  Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell Let’s get connected on Socials! Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video! For more about Sheley visit: 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!

    26 мин.
  6. 175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOW

    07.01.2025

    175. Ditch Motivation, Build Discipline Starting NOW

    Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of More Action in 2025! I’m going to jump right into it in this episode and share my insights about why building discipline beats New Year's resolutions and motivation, so you can build routines that go beyond the first few weeks of January. Tune in as I define discipline versus motivation, share real life examples from my business and personal life, and also recommend two amazing books to get you in the right discipline mindset for a life changing 2025. Let’s strategically take this year by storm! Episode Highlights: • [2:42] - Defining motivation vs. discipline and why resolutions often fail. • [4:46] - Why emotion keeps motivation from beating the sustainable process of discipline. • [6:57] - Real life examples where discipline proved to be very fruitful. • [10:45] - The question I ask myself when I feel like giving up. • [12:55] - How and where you can actively build discipline in your life. • [19:43] - Book recommendations and my main takeaways from them: Atomic Habits by James Clear and Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins  Episodes mentioned  4. Stop the Cycle - Why You Have Repeat Resolutions 104. What’s Missing From Your 2024 Resolutions Last Episode: 174. Redefining Success for 2025 Need more protein in your diet? My 1st Phorm link: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=SHELEY Let’s get connected on Socials! Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video! For more about Sheley visit: 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!

    24 мин.
  7. 174. Redefining Success for 2025

    31.12.2024

    174. Redefining Success for 2025

    We’ve made it the end of 2024 and the start of something brand new! In this short, but valuable episode, I wanted to provide you with the gift of a perspective shift for redefining what success might look like for you in 2025. Everyone’s idea of success is personal, and it’s a reminder to not let yourself be influenced by what other people or society say yours’ should be. Join me as I share my own story of how this question momentarily had me puzzled, along with some heartfelt advice from a great source. Together, let’s define success that is genuine to each of us and continue to take MORE ACTION this new year! Episode Highlights: • [1:20] - Why I am so passionate about mindset transformation. • [2:22] - How “defining success a year from now” became a hard question for me to answer. • [5:40] - Warner Buffett’s insight on how to think about success in terms of relationships. • [7:10] - Chris and I’s answer on success and my plan 2025. • [8:00] - My actionable challenge and gift to you on how to close out the year. Warren Buffett Interview Mentioned: https://youtu.be/ieXLNVwshRU Let’s get connected on Socials! Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video! For more about Sheley visit: 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!

    9 мин.
  8. 173. Let Fear Be Your Guide

    23.12.2024

    173. Let Fear Be Your Guide

    What if fear could be the catalyst to start the year stronger than ever? In this episode, I share how a keynote from Bear Grylls at the Procore Groundbreak event in Denver transformed my perspective on fear. Instead of letting fear hold us back, what if we saw it as a tool to propel us forward in business and life? I’ll unpack Bear Grylls’ story of overcoming a life-threatening injury to achieve global success, and we’ll explore how shifting your mindset can turn fear into an opportunity for growth. By the end, I’ll leave you with thought-provoking questions to help you reflect on how fear could be guiding you to your next big move. Episode Highlights: • [4:40] - Sharing Bear Grylls story of the biggest challenge and life threatening injury he faced before becoming the well known figure he is today.  • [8:40] - Changing your mindset and channeling fear as an opportunity to grow. • [10:42] - Going against typical human nature, even in business, to always analyze risks and hold back. • [12:10] - Questions: What have you been running from and how can fear guide you to that next step? Episode Mentioned:  168. The One Career Hack Every Professional Needs with Jennifer Wallace-Sasek Let’s get connected on Socials! Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube - I share more in the video! For more about Sheley visit: 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!

    16 мин.
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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! www.sheleybrien.com IG: @sheleybrien LinkedIn: @sheleybrien YouTube: @itssheleybrien

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    Sheley Brien
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    2022 - 2025
  • Выпуски
    180
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