The Elite Road Warrior Podcast

Bryan Paul Buckley
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If you travel for business, you live in a whole other world most simply don’t understand. They think it’s an easy and glamorous life. But the road can be hard. It can be difficult to be both productive and effective. It’s a challenge to stay healthy and it’s a battle to stay connected with those you love back home.Too many business travelers are on auto-pilot and just plain burned out. But it doesn’t have to be this way.You want to be at your best no matter where you are but especially on the road but rarely are we taught how to master the business travel life.Until now.The Elite Road Warrior Podcast is for the business traveler who wants to leverage the road to transform their work, health, and home life while on the road.

  1. 11/23/2023

    Episode 095 - Packing Like a Pro for Business Travel

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. There are two major elements to business travel packing: Luggage - aka: Carry OnIn episode 091, I listed myself preferred carry-on called the Genius Pack G4 22" Carry On Spinner Luggage and I’ll put the link in the show notes as well. It’s designed for the business traveler from the durability to the packing compartments. It’s costly, around $250 but worth every penny for me since I take it everywhere on every trip. https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Pack-Carry-Spinner-Luggage/dp/B07JQ61D3R/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=genius+pack+g4+carry+on+spinner+black&qid=1604075216&sr=8-5 Work BagTypical elements: LaptopTabletChargersAnything paper-related such as presentations, files, etc.HeadphonesPens / HighlightersBack Pack Traditional Computer Bag Create a Packing List especially when you’re starting out for two reasons: Not forget anythingDetermine what you need and don’t needToiletries LiquidsMedications & VitaminsTech & OfficeCasual ClothesBusiness ClothesSleepFitnessPool or Beach TripsInternational TripsSpecial Events You can pick up a copy of my packing list in the show notes at EliteRoadWarrior.com/095 Key Accessories Headphones - you may be a Bose or Beats fan. You may prefer in-ear or over the ear. No matter what you choose, don’t skimp in this area. I highly recommend Noise-Canceling Technology as well.Power strip - this may seem unusual or even a luxury but I’ve had many a time where I’ve needed to charge at the airport, restaurant, or hotel lobby and the one outlet within a mile is already in use. A power strip that “shares the wealth” is the perfect solution. I found one called the NtonPower Travel Power Strip that has 2 Outlets, and 3 USB Ports. It's a 15 inches Wrapped Short Extension Cord for only $17 on Amazon. I’ll put the link in the show notes. I find this ideal for a hotel room as well.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072N854DK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Water bottle- I’m not a fan of plastic and waste so  Key ERW Accessories Flat Kiddos - an absolute must in my work computer bag that I can pull out at any point on my trip to take a picture of my Flat Kiddos. This has made a MAJOR Difference staying connected with my kids in a creative way on the roadFrame the Fam Pics - I have two 5x7 frames in my carry-on and I pull them out when I unpack in my hotel. One is of me and my wife, the 2nd is a fam pic. I put them in two places in my hotel room to remind me of what is important at all times. Quick tip: take the glass out of the frame. #BadPersonalExperience Not Forgotten Journal - if there’s one choice that I made on the road was to take just 2 minutes a day to write something, anything, just not nothing to my wife to let her know she’s not forgotten while I’m on the road. I put this NFJ in my carry-on so even on a busy day, I can pull it out on the plane and wr

    26 min

  2. 11/23/2023

    Episode 096 - Dealing with the Dark Side of Business Travel

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and  (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. Nick Howard is a seasoned psychologist and leadership coach. For over 15 years, Nick has  helped leaders perform at higher levels while   Intentionally treasuring  their most important relationships.  Nick has traveled nationally and internationally providing trainings to help strengthen leaders. He knows personally and professionally the joys and challenges of business travel as he is flies regularly What does freedom and isolation create in a road warrior?What is the double-edged sword of experimenting on the road?How do you know when you’ve crossed the line between a habit and an addiction?What’s the long term consequences of bad road habits?What do you do when you feel guilt, shame and hopelessness? Question: (freedom / isolation) What does freedom and isolation create in a road warrior?  Question : (experimenting) What is the double-edge sword of experimentation on the road? Question: (bad habits) What’s the long term consequences of bad road habits? Question: (addictions) Question: (moral behavior) Question Seven: Question Eight:  Question: Road Warrior Lightning Round Preferred Airlines Window or AisleOne thing you always do on a flightPreferred Hotel ChainRental Car or RideShare / Preferred VendorLeast Favorite AirportFavorite City to FrequentBiggest Road Pet PeeveQuestion: How can we find out more about you? You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/096 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  http://EliteRoadWarrior.com/096 I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources: LinkedIn - Bryan Paul BuckleyInstagram - EliteRoadWarrior

    41 min

  3. 11/23/2023

    Episode 090 - How to Become a Black Sheep Elite Road Warrior with Brant Menswar

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and  (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. BRANT MENSWAR is one of the country’s “Top 10 Motivational Speakers,” a critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership. His innovative work has changed what’s possible for industry-leading organizations like Netflix, Verizon, SunTrust, Microsoft, ESPN, Hilton, Sony Pictures, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and dozens more.  In a moment I’ll be asking Brant the following questions: What is a Black Sheep and why is it important?What is the biggest lie about purpose?What was the catastrophic event in your life that forced you to discover your values?How do we program our values to appear on demand especially on the road?Where are you and how are you?Question One:  Can you give us a 30K foot overview of your new book, Black Sheep - Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring Undiscovered You (further questions will get into the details of what / why/ how Question Two: (You’re challenging today’s thought leaders in not starting with your why, aka your purpose) and You have a specific process in a specific order: What / Why / How when most people start with their why. Why the change of order? What is the biggest lie about purpose? Question Three: What was the catastrophic event in your life that forced you to discover your black sheep Values? Question Four: How do we find our black sheep core values that will guide our lives? Worksheet link (http://worksheet.findyourblacksheep.com/selected)Question Five: How do we find or choose or define our purpose? Question Six: How do we program our values to appear on demand especially on the road? Question Seven: Anything from the book that we didn’t discuss that you’d like to highlight or emphasize? (Or just a closing thought or comment to summarize everything) Question Eight: Road Warrior Road Life Lightning Round... Preferred Airlines Window or AisleOne thing you always do on a flightPreferred Hotel ChainRental Car or RideShare / Preferred VendorLeast Favorite AirportFavorite City to FrequentBiggest Road Pet PeeveQuestion Nine: How can we find out more about you / buy the book / hire you to speak? Brant@rockstarimpact.com You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/090 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/090 I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources: LinkedIn - Bryan Paul BuckleyLinkedIn Company Page - Elite Road WarriorInstagram - EliteRoadWarrior

    59 min

  4. 11/23/2023

    Episode 092 - Tracy Timm

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and  (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. TRACY TIMM is the founder of The Nth Degree® Career Academy, the proven career clarity system that helps high-potential professionals discover, define, and drive careers they love. She has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale University and studied design thinking with the founder of the d.school at Stanford University.   In a moment I’ll be asking Tracy the following questions: What is a current and reverse life audit?What are the benefits of behavioral assessments?What is a “nothing is wasted mindset?”What is the Four-part Career Pitch and why is it important?Question One:  Can you give us the backstory of your new book, Unstoppable: Discover Your True Value, Define Your Genius Zone, and Drive Your Dream Career..? Question Two: What is the Nth Degree Framework at a 30K foot view? (FYI: further questions will get into the details of your framework) Question Three: In the DISCOVER Phase, you work us through a Current Life Audit. What is it and why is it important? Question Four: You're big on behavioral assessments - what are the benefits of taking the time to work through these assessments? (Measure strengths / personalities / motivations and drive) Question Five: What is a “nothing is wasted mindset?” - learned / earned - what did I learn and what can I bring with m?e Question Six: The four areas ( Ikigai) = passion / skill / paid for / contribution (what you love / what you’re good at / what the world needs / what you can get paid for  Question Seven: What are “ninja skills”? Question Eight: What is the Four-part Career Pitch and why is it important? Question Nine: Road Warrior Lightning Round Preferred Airlines Window or AisleOne thing you always do on a flightPreferred Hotel ChainRental Car or RideShare / Preferred VendorLeast Favorite AirportFavorite City to FrequentBiggest Road Pet PeeveQuestion Ten Anything from the book that we didn’t discuss that you’d like to highlight or emphasize? (Or just a closing thought or comment to summarize everything) Question Eleven How can we find out more about you? You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/092 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/092 I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources: LinkedIn - Bryan Paul BuckleyInstagram - EliteRoadWarrior DISCOVER - Now - explore your current circumstances, core values, and commitmentsNature - access your personality, behaviors, gifts, and aptitudesNurture - dive into your cumulative knowledge, skills, and expertiseDEFINE - Niche - create your Olympic-gold-medal-level career sweet spotDRIVE - Network - strategically empower and leverage career advocatesNavigate - test drive your career ideas before going all in Nourish - commitment to consistent re-evaluation and career evolution

    44 min

  5. 11/23/2023

    Episode 093 - How an Unexpected Surgery Has Exposed Struggles in my Life

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. This episode will be unusual for a few reasons: It discussed my off road lifeIt’s personal It’s something I’ve never experienced and challenging the six energy habits Exposed Struggle #1st  - I’m getting little to no movement Word to Myself: Walk Away - I need to increase my walk time every chance I get every single day and no matter what the weather  Exposed Struggle #2 - I’m un-structured and unproductive Word to Myself: Get a Plan - I need to start with my morning routine to begin my day with structure and then choose one major thing I can accomplish every single day.  Exposed Struggle #3 - I’m a night owl again  Word to Myself: Sleep with your wife! I need to go to bed with my wife no matter what even if it takes me forever to crash. I need to put a “kibosh” on this loose bed time which is never good. Exposed Struggle #4 - I’m lazy on my eating Word to Myself: MTHC - I need to continually hydrate more along with eat cleaner and greener Exposed Struggle #5 - I’m not sleeping Word to Myself: Don’t make it worse - I need to make the best of the rest I get knowing it will eventually get better Exposed Struggle #6 - I’m drinking at home like I’m entertaining on the road Word to Myself: Lay off the Sauce - I need to “be dried out” during the week. No excuses. Frustration - I can’t move like I’ve always done. I literally cannot move my arm and it’s paralyzing and frustrating to need so much help and struggle on so many simple tasks like taking a shower, getting dressed, really anything that requires to hands Anxiety - I’ve never had a limb so damaged and affect my life and it’s created this rare emotion in me. I’m anxious around people. I feel trapped in the sling especially at night and it’s revealed a level of anxiousness that is concerning to me. Depression - I’ve not been one to stay discouraged or depressed for long but with all of the financial and health blows my family and I have suffered this year has put me in a place where I’m fighting this demon. It’s also feeding some of these struggles such as not eating well, not wanting to go for a walk, not caring if I’m structured or productive and definitely drinking too often. You can find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/093 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/0 I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources: LinkedIn - Bryan Paul BuckleyInstagram - EliteRoadWarrior

    21 min

  6. 11/22/2023

    Episode 089 - What You Need to Consider When Choosing Your Preferred Airlines

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. Most business travelers have one thing in common: airplanes. When I first started traveling for work, I was trained inside-and-out on the product. Sound familiar? And the only information I was given on the travel part was: “keep it as cheap as possible.” CHEAP RESULTS And hence learning the most effective ways to travel that yield for consistent results. Consideration One: Hometown major airlines Key Action: Know your primary hometown airlines options around you and find out if you have more than one choice Consideration Two: Willingness to connection flights  Consideration Three: Reward programs Key Action: Do your research on your airline options rewards programs Consideration Four: Do you like their experience? Key Action: Notice with a high level of critique how is your potential preferred airlines overall experience with their service. Consideration Five: Have a strong secondary option Key Action:  All of the above considerations should be used on choosing your preferred secondary airlines You can find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/089 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/089 I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources: LinkedIn - Bryan Paul BuckleyLinkedIn Company Page - Elite Road Warrior Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

    23 min

  7. 11/22/2023

    Episode 091 - Seven Mistakes New Business Travelers Do Wrong and How to Avoid Them

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. Seven Mistakes New Business Travelers Do Wrong and How to Avoid Them Mistake #1 - Not signing up for TSA PreCheck These situations happen often and TSA PreCheck will save you over and over.  (For the podcast: I’ll put the link for TSA PreCheck in the show notes). Simply go HERE to apply. (https://www.tsa.gov/precheck) ERW Tip: If you travel across the US borders, (north eh to Oh Canada or south, no espanol to Mexico) consider Global Entry. (For the podcast: I’ll put the link for Global Entry in the show notes). (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/how-apply) Mistake #2 - Not getting your passport now Quick Tip: Don’t leave your passport at home but always carry it with you in case you need it for another proof of identification. Mistake #3 - Not using a packing list These first three rookie road warrior mistakes are all before your trip: Not signing up for TSA PreCheck and/or Global EntryNot getting your passport nowNot using a packing listMistake #4- Checking a bag Personally, I’m using the Genius Pack G4 22" Carry On Spinner Luggage https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Pack-Carry-Spinner-Luggage/dp/B07QL926MX/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3VV2Y43SXN6OQ&dchild=1&keywords=genius+pack+g4+carry+on+spinner&qid=1601046147&sprefix=Genuis+pack%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-11 ERW Tip: Use packing cubes to maximize space. You’d be surprised how much you can get in a carry-on bag if you pack properly.  (I’ll put a link in the show notes for options:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=packing+cubes+for+travel&crid=1LDM7DALES8RN&sprefix=packing+cubes%2Caps%2C194&ref=nb_sb_ss_midas-iss-sm_2_13 ) Mistake #5 - Drinking too much at business events Busy = Can’t Stop Now and I feel hurried Beatdown = Can’t Take This and I feel stress Burnout = Can’t Keep Going and I feel done Mistake #7 - Not maximizing your destination These 1st three are pre-trip... Not signing up for TSA PreCheckNot getting a Passport nowNot using a Packing ListThese last four are during a trip… Checking a bagDrinking too much at business eventsWorking all the time on a business tripNot maximizing your destinationYou can find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/091 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/091 I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources: LinkedIn - Bryan Paul BuckleyLinkedIn Company Page - Elite Road WarriorInstagram - EliteRoadWarrior

    24 min

  8. 11/21/2023

    Episode 084 - Jake Kelfer Interview

    Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, and love me some podcast interviews! And as always committed each and every trip to becoming and remaining an ERW.  Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs and freedom seekers helping people create incredibly impactful and profitable businesses.  Why is connecting with people on the road important?What are some key principles of connecting with people on the road we should apply?How do we make networking part of our routine without feeling overwhelmed or wasting time?How do you elevate your elevator pitch?How do you get drinks the right way?Where are you and how are you Jake?Tell us more about your work with the Professional Basketball Combine Give us a brief overview of your two books: Elevate Beyond and Elevate NetworkingQuestion One: Why is connecting with people on the road important? Question Two: What are some key principles of connecting with people on the road we should apply? Question Three: In Elevate your Network, you have 25 "Kelf Keys” to build extraordinary relationships in life and business. I’d like to hit on a few: Elevate Your Elevator PitchLinkedIn is the Goat of Business NetworkingGet Drinks the Right WayDo Your Research? (If time allows)Question Four:  How do we make it part of our routine without feeling overwhelmed or wasting time? Question Five: I heard you have a new group coaching program, can you tell us about it? Question Six: Any closing thoughts you want to leave us with today? Question Seven: How do find out more about you? You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/084 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/084

    37 min
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If you travel for business, you live in a whole other world most simply don’t understand. They think it’s an easy and glamorous life. But the road can be hard. It can be difficult to be both productive and effective. It’s a challenge to stay healthy and it’s a battle to stay connected with those you love back home.Too many business travelers are on auto-pilot and just plain burned out. But it doesn’t have to be this way.You want to be at your best no matter where you are but especially on the road but rarely are we taught how to master the business travel life.Until now.The Elite Road Warrior Podcast is for the business traveler who wants to leverage the road to transform their work, health, and home life while on the road.

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  • Creator
    Bryan Paul Buckley
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 The Elite Road Warrior Podcast
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